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Mikel warns Real Madrid to beware of lazy Hazard

Ihesiulo Grace 29 March 2021 0

John Obi Mikel has declared Real Madrid attacker Eden Hazard the “worst trainer” he encountered at Chelsea. Hazard is currently battling to overcome a new injury setback at Real. And Obi Mikel told the Athletic: “I’ve always said that Hazard is one of the most gifted players, he had it all:

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Former Chelsea manager Conte punished me for representing Nigeria – Mikel

Ihesiulo Grace 24 March 2021 0

John Obi Mikel has opened up on how he was punished by former Chelsea manager Antonio Conte for deciding to represent Nigeria at the 2016 Olympics. The midfielder was called up by the West African country for the tournament as one of the over-age players and got the nod from the Blues hierarchy to honour […]

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“Eagles Will Fly Again” – Mikel Obi Assures Nigerians

Ihesiulo Grace 19 June 2018 0

Nigeria can still progress to the World Cup knockout stage, despite their 2-0 defeat to Croatia on Saturday, according to John Obi Mikel. Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel insists Nigeria must ‘go back to the drawing board’ following their 2-0 World Cup defeat to Croatia, but still harbours hopes the Super Eagles can progress […]

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“Moses And Iwobi Are Pivotal For Super Eagles Success In Russia” – Amuneke

Ihesiulo Grace 18 April 2018 0

Ex-international, Emmanuel Amuneke believes the duo of Alex Iwobi and Victor Moses are two qualities and dangerous players that could single-handedly decide a game for the Super Eagles at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.   Both players were crucial for Nigeria during the qualifying series as they scored vital goals to help the Super […]

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Poland v Nigeria: Alex Iwobi, Ola Aina, Idowu, Balogun, Ekong In; Mikel, Moses, Expected In Super Eagles Camp

Ihesiulo Grace 20 March 2018 0

Following the arrival of eight key players, the number of Super Eagles players already in camp for Friday’s international friendly game against Poland has risen to 14, China-based captain John Mikel Obi and Odion Ighalo as well as Chelsea’s Victor Moses and vice captain Ogenyi Onazi are still expected to arrive. According to the Super […]

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Mourinho set to lure Mikel to Man Utd

Ihesiulo Grace 30 November 2016 0

 Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho is set to make a shock move to bring his former midfielder, Mikel John Obi to Old Trafford from Chelsea. Super Eagles captain, Mikel, has not played under new Chelsea manager, Antonio Conte and there are no plans to renew his contract which runs out this season. Foreign media reports […]