Former Nigeria international John Obi Mikel has quit Turkish football club Trabzonspor, the team said, after the former Chelsea midfielder said he did not want to play as the new coronavirus spread worldwide.... more »
Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel on Thursday called time on his international football career after helping the Super Eagles to third place at the Africa Cup of Nations.... more »
John Obi Mikel, Leon Balogun of Brighton Hove Albion and Levante winger Moses Simon were among the early arrivals on Sunday at Nigeria's training camp for the forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations.... more »
John Obi Mikel's recall to Nigeria's provisional squad for next month's Africa Cup of Nations will inspire an ambitious young side lacking experience, the team's coach and ex-players said Thursday.... more »