John Obi Mikel

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Is Thomas Partey Establishing Himself As Africa’s Next Great Midfielder?

The steady stream of sublime African central midfielders has slowed in recent years, but Atletico Madrid's Thomas...

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FIFA World Cup 2018 – Which African Team Will Go the Furthest?

At the 2018 World Cup in Russia commencing in June, Africa will be represented by the five countries who topped their...

Headlines

Cowed Chinese Football Clubs Desist In Face of 100% Levy

Wayne Rooney led the big names linked with a move to China but in the end the only arrivals were striker Anthony...

News

Essien Is Chelsea’s 2nd Best Africa Footballer of All Times In the EPL

Ex Black stars player Michael Essien has been rated Chelsea’s second best African footballer of all times in the...

Sports

Essien Rated Chelsea’s 2nd Best Africa Footballer of All Times In the EPL By ESPN

Former Ghana star Michael Essien has been rated Chelsea’s second best African footballer of all times in the English...

International

Amokachi Backs Africa’s Chinese Temptation

Former Nigeria star Daniel Amokachi has backed the host of Africans lured by the riches of the Chinese Super League....

Sports

The FA Cup’s Greatest African Winners

1. Didier Drogba: If ever there was a player who dominated in the FA Cup, it was Drogba. The Ivorian has four FA Cup...

International

Ivanovic Leaves Chelsea With A Stunning Legacy

The Blues defender is near the end of his nine-year stay at Stamford Bridge which has seen him play a crucial role in...

International

Chelsea Striker Diego Costa Dropped After Dispute Over Fitness With Coach

Striker Diego Costa has been left out of the Chelsea squad to face Leicester on Saturday after a dispute with a coach...

Sports

I Moved To China For Nigeria’s Sake—Mikel

Super Eagles captain and former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has explained his recent move to the Chinese Premier...

International

Bayern Boss Ancelotti Unconcerned By Chinese Spending

Bayern Munich coach Carlo Ancelotti feels European clubs have no reason to be immediately worried about the heavy...

Top Stories

Chelsea Midfielder Makes Chinese Super League Move

The 29-year-old Nigerian has played 372 times for Chelsea since joining in 2006 but has not featured this season. He...

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John Mikel Obi Moves To China After 10 Years With Chelsea

Nigeria captain John Mikel Obi has made a switch from the English Premier League to the Chinese Super League to join...

International

Chelsea’s Mikel Joins China Gold Rush With Move To Tianjin

Nigerian midfielder John Obi Mikel has become the latest big name player to join the Chinese Super League gold rush...

Sports

Michael Essien Training In Chelsea Kit

Footage has emerged of the Ghana midfielder working on his fitness at the Blues' Cobham training ground Michael Essien...

International

Chelsea’s January Transfer Plans Revealed

Antonio Conte has implemented a quiet revolution at Chelsea. After making very few sales in the summer to look at the...

International

Don’t Get Carried Away

Super Eagles skipper, John Obi Mikel has warned his teammates that there was still a long way to go in qualifying for...

International

Moses Double Sees Eagles Tame Stubborn Greens

Chelsea duo Victor Moses and John Obi Mikel starred as Nigeria moved into full control of their World Cup qualifying...

Sports

West Africa Clashes With North Africa In Top Fixtures

Qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, will take place this weekend across the continent. The top-liners largely...