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“No Player Is Bigger Than the Team” – Mikel Obi Warns Osimhen

January 8, 2026 Gistlover Stella 0

Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has cautioned Victor Osimhen over his conduct during Nigeria’s match against Mozambique, stressing that no player is bigger than the national team. Mikel made the remarks on his

Mikel Obi Slams NFF, Demands Sack If Super Eagles Miss 2026 World Cup

September 12, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Former Super Eagles skipper, John Mikel Obi, has urged that the entire Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) board be removed if the national team fails to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Struggling Qualification Campaign

Coach, Samson Siasia Fires Back at Mikel Obi Over 2016 Olympics Flight Ticket Claim

June 23, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Former Nigeria U-23 coach Samson Siasia has denied the recent assertions made by former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel. Mikel claimed that he personally financed the team’s flight to the 2016 Rio Olympics. Mikel

Mikel Obi Celebrates 38th Birthday with Heartwarming Surprise from Twin Daughters

April 23, 2025 Jessica gistlover 0

Former Super Eagles captain and Chelsea icon, John Mikel Obi, turned 38 on Tuesday, April 22, and marked the milestone with a touching celebration at home alongside his twin daughters. In a heartfelt video shared

“I will stay quiet if he keeps scoring” — Mikel Obi reacts to Jackson

August 26, 2024 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Former Nigerian captain John Obi Mikel replied to Nicolas Jackson’s Instagram post where he told Mikel to “shut up.” Mikel had earlier criticized Jackson, saying he needs help from a more experienced striker to develop

“You are 39, take a break” – Obi Mikel criticizes Ronaldo

July 27, 2024 Rhoda Gistlover 2

Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has slammed Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo for his role in his country’s 2-0 UEFA Euro 2024 Group F defeat to Georgia. Ronaldo had a terrible time in Germany during

“Families in Africa behave like they own you when you make money” – Mikel Obi cries out

November 17, 2023 Gistlover Stella 0

Mikel Obi stated that these extended family members believe he owes them money and threaten to go to the press if he refuses. It is prevalent in Africa, according to the football player. Mikel John

Mikel Obi Receives Warming Welcome As He Joins Turkish Football Club, Trabzonspor

Footballer, Mikel Obi announces retirement

September 27, 2022 Moses Gistlover 0

John Mikel Obi, former captain of the Nigeria national team, has retired from football. The 35-year-old confirmed this in a statement posted on his social media handles. He thanked those who supported him to have a

“I Love You So Much That Words Can’t Describe” – Mikel Obi Celebrates Baby Mama as She Turns a Year Older

November 11, 2021 Gistlover Stella 0

Talented Nigerian footballer, Mikel Obi took to Instagram to celebrate his Russian partner and mother of his daughters, Olga Diyachenko, as she turns a year old. Sharing a lovely photo of them, the father of

Turkey unites, supports Mikel Obi after he gets racially abused

February 4, 2020 Sylvester Gistlover 0

Thousands of Turks flocked their social media on Monday with the hashtag “#WeStandWithObi” in support of former Super Eagles and Trabzonspor midfielder, John Obi Mikel, against racial slurs he received after Sunday’s match with arch-rival