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Mikel Obi has named Didier Drogba as the greatest African footballer of all time, overlooking football icons like Salah, Eto’o, Mahrez,

Mikel Obi names his greatest African footballer – snubs Salah, Eto’o, and Weah

Former Super Eagles and Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi has named Didier Drogba as the greatest African footballer of all time, overlooking football...

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Mikel Obi reveals Chelsea’s key to Premier League success

Former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi, has shared his thoughts on how Chelsea can return to Premier League title contention. The...

Mikel Obi has launched a scathing critique of Manchester United players following their dismal 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United

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Mikel Obi slams Manchester United players after embarrassing loss

Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has launched a scathing critique of Manchester United players following their dismal 2-0 defeat to Newcastle...

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We’ve created a monster in Nicholas Jackson – Mikel Obi

Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has praised Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson for his impressive turnaround in form this season. Jackson, who...

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See what Mikel Obi said about Ademola Lookman snubbing England for Nigeria

Former Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi has praised Ademola Lookman for committing to Nigeria, citing the winger’s timely decision as a good...

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Michael Essien defends Nicolas Jackson amid war of words with John Mikel Obi

Ghanaian football legend Michael Essien has come to the defense of Senegalese striker Nicolas Jackson, following a heated exchange between Jackson and...

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Mikel Obi explains why he criticised Nicolas Jackson

Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel has clarified his recent criticisms striker Nicolas Jackson, addressing the young forward’s potential and areas for improvement....

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‘Eguavoen is like Ancelotti’ – Mikel Obi

Nigerian football legend John Mikel Obi has showered praise on Augustine Eguavoen, the Super Eagles’ interim coach, drawing a surprising comparison between...