Former Super Eagles and Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has shed light on why Victor Osimhen’s potential move from Napoli to Chelsea fell through on deadline day. According to reports, the 25-year-old striker, who had been linked with Chelsea as well as clubs in France and Saudi Arabia, was reportedly unhappy with his situation at … Read more
Nicolas Jackson responded to criticism from John Obi Mikel with a standout performance in Chelsea’s emphatic 6-2 win over Wolves. The Blues striker was instrumental in the victory, netting the opening goal and providing an assist for Cole Palmer to put Chelsea ahead 2-1. Jackson’s impressive display came just a week after facing criticism from … Read more
Former Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi has shared the ‘severe punishment’ he faced after arriving late for a crucial Champions League match against Barcelona early in his Stamford Bridge career. Mikel recounted the incident during a recent visit to Cobham Arena, Chelsea’s training ground, as part of The Obi One Podcast. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Demonstration Continues’ … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Super Eagles Captain Mikel Obi has revealed that the former owner of Chelsea football club, Roman Abramovich, offered to send people to rescue his dad from kidnappers. Making this revelation during an interview with TalkSport , the Chelsea legend detailed that Chelsea football club were very supportive during the … Read more
Glo Unveils Tobi Amusan As Brand Ambassador. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Telecommunications giant, Globacom, has unveiled the multiple athletic records-holder, Tobi Amusan, as its Brand Ambassador. Amusan, who is the first female athlete signed by the telecommunication company, was officially unveiled on Thursday, in Lagos. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Gunmen Attack Police Station, … Read more
Former Chelsea and Super Eagles Midfielder, John Mikel Obi has retired from football after 20 years of professional career. Eko Hot Blog reports that the former Nigeria National team captain took to his Instagram account on 27 September 2022 to announce his retirement from professional football. EDITOR’S PICK ‘He’s A Fantastic, Top Quality Player’ … Read more
Kuwait sporting club has terminated the contract of Mikel Obi He is hereby a free agent without a club Ekohotblog reports that ex super eagles player, Mikel Obi has had his contract terminated with Kuwait Sporting Club. The club made this announcement via their social media platforms but details on what transpired remains unknown. Read … Read more
Mikel Obi reveals that he wasn’t kidnapped in 2005 despite the reports in the media suggesting so He disclosed that he deliberately went into hiding to avoid public eyes Ekohotblog reports that former super eagles captain, Mikel Obi has finally debunked the rumours that he was kidnapped before his move to Chelsea in 2006. You … Read more
Dino Melaye urged the Governor to emulate his counterparts in other states who usually invite president, governors and other prominent men for commissioning of projects they executed. Senator Dino Melaye who represented the Kogi West Senatorial District at the 8th National Assembly has mocked the State Governor, Yahaya Bello for inviting celebrities to Kogi unlike … Read more
Over the past few weeks there have been talks surrounding the press that Chelsea’s newly found form is not totally due to Thomas Tuchel’s brilliance. Some reports states that their poor run of form was because the players wanted former manager, Frank Lampard out of the club Mikel Obi provides further insight into the controversy. … Read more
A former Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi has joined English Championship side, Stoke City ahead of the 2020/2021 season. Read Also: Two Clerics Bag 22 Years Imprisonment For Defiling Minors The English side confirmed the signing of the former Chelsea star on a free transfer on Monday. Mikel had in March left Turkish Super Lig … Read more
Trabzonspor have condemned alleged racist abuse directed towards former Chelsea and Nigerian midfielder John Obi Mikel after their game against Fenerbahce. The 32-year-old ex-Super Eagles captain was targeted on social media following the Super Lig side’s 2-1 win at the Senol Gunes Stadium. The Turkish club said in a statement: “Racism is a refuge for … Read more
Former Super Eagles Captain John Obi Mikel has underlined two major reasons he chose to resign from international football shortly after the last Nations Cup in Egypt. The former Chelsea Midfielder said the first reason was to pave way for younger players and the need to soft-pedal since he no longer has many years of … Read more
Former Chelsea midfielder and Super Eagles skipper, John Mikel Obi in an interview with Sport Witness jokingly praised former teammate and current Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard on what he is currently doing with Blues young lad despite his inability to sign top-notch players in the last transfer window. Mikel who was partner with Lampard at … Read more