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Vyootopia Festival: John Mikel Obi partner for African youths

Ihesiulo Grace 5 December 2022 0

By Doosuur Iwambe John Mikel Obi has partnered with Vyootopia to extend his legacy with social impact activities that drives what they call SEERIE ( S- Safeguard, E – Educate, E – Empower, R – Rebuild Communities, I – Inspire, E – Entertain). This is coming after the sporting star’s retirement

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FG appoints ex-S’Eagles skipper, Mikel, Youth Ambassador

Ihesiulo Grace 19 June 2021 0

The Federal Government has appointed erstwhile Super Eagles Skipper, Mikel Obi, Youth Ambassador. The appointment is contained in a statement issued by the Media Office of the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare. It added that the appointment was announced at the NOC Secretariat, National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos on Friday. The statement described […]

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Mikel Obi steals the show again in Middlesbrough’s impressive 2-0 win over QPR

Ihesiulo Grace 25 February 2019 0

Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi was again instrumental in Middlesbrough 2-0 win over Queens Park Rangers in the English Championship on Saturday. The victory strengthened Boro’s chances of finishing in the top six which will earn them a play-off spot for promotion into the English Premier league next season. Mikel who was on parade […]

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Mikel Obi completes switch to Middlesbrough

Ihesiulo Grace 24 January 2019 0

Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has completed his move to Middlesbrough after passing a medical yesterday. According to UK’s Sun, the former Chelsea midfielder, 31, travelled from London to the north-east yesterday after agreeing personal terms. Two-time Premier League winner Mikel will join up with his new team-mates this morning after spending the past […]

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Mikel Obi: ‘I am not tired of playing’ for Eagles

Ihesiulo Grace 29 November 2018 0

Nigeria captain John Mikel Obi has declared that he’s not planning to retire from National team without making an official statement to inform the public. Mikel has not featured for the Super Eagles since after the World Cup in Russia where the team suffered a last minute first round elimination in the hands of Argentina. […]

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Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, Unsure Of Available Goalkeepers

Ihesiulo Grace 22 March 2018 0

Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has identified goalkeeping as the biggest problem with his Super Eagles team. The Franco-German said getting a replacement for Carl Ikeme who was diagnosed with Leukaemia, has been a major issue. He said his goalkeeping problem persists ahead of the 2018 World Cup in Russia. He told Przegld Sportowy, “It […]

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Everton target Mikel

Ihesiulo Grace 12 December 2017 0

Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi is on the rader of Merseyside club Everton who are planning a shock move for the experienced midfielder in January. Everton have enjoyed rejuvenation since former England boss Sam Allardyce took over the helm of affairs at the club. “Yes, he has many teams interested – almost three clubs […]