Mikel reveals: I chose Chelsea, and four other lives changed that day

John Obi Mikel has lifted the lid on why he chose Chelsea over Manchester United 12 years ago. Sir Alex Ferguson thought he had won the race for the talented Nigerian's signature in 2006, and he was even pictured in a United shirt, only for him to join Jose Mourinho at Stamford Bridge instead.

And the 31-year-old has revealed that he made the move to the Blues in order to help some of his countrymen find a club.

Mikel, Akpeyi out of Serbia game

.Rohr to work with two goalkeepers

By Taofeek Babalola

There is strong indication that the Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel and team’s goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi would not be available for the Nigeria’s second international friendly match against Serbia national team on March 27 at The Hive Stadium in London, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

Mikel to receive £140,000 a week at Tianjin TEDA

Super Eagles and Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel will struck a deal worth £140,000 per-week with Chinese Super League outfit Tianjin TEDA a source close to the player revealed to Turkish-Football.

Mikel: Conte is not punishing me for playing at Olympics

Mikel John Obi today made it clear that he is not being punished by Chelsea manager Antonio Conte for playing in the Olympics. Mikel has not played for Chelsea all season and Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr appeared to suggest on Friday that it was because he had left Conte's pre-season camp to play at the Olympics for Nigeria in August.

Mikel boasts! Eagles will be at Russia 2018

Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has assured Nigerians that the country’s flag will be hoisted at the football fiesta 2018 in Russia. The three-time African champions began their quest to qualifier for the FIFA World Cup with a 2-1 win over Zambia in Ndola on Sunday afternoon.

Iheanacho, Mikel, Iwobi, Musa to get CAF player of the year nomination

Sources at the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) have it that four Nigerians will be among the nominees for the 2016 African Footballer of the year, Vanguard reports.

Mikel branded social media ‘Comedian’

.Trolls Costa after Luiz re-joins Chelsea

Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has been described as one of the best footballers to follow on Instagram and twitter. The Chelsea of England midfielder, who opened his Twitter account on August 4, has quickly become someone whose tweets can’t be scrolled past.

Mikel return to Chelsea on Wednesday

.Keen to impress Conte on return

Nigeria international John Obi Mikel is expected to arrive in London on Wednesday morning after helping Nigeria win the bronze medal at the 2016 Olympic Games. The Chelsea midfielder said that he is hopeful of impressing new manager Antonio Conte when he returned to training with the rest of the squad.

Mikel declares: I want to win Olympic gold medal

John Obi Mikel’s list of professional honours reads like something we all responded with when we were asked, “what do you want to be when you grow up?” when we were in primary school: A Premier League champion, a UEFA Champions League winner, a four-time FA Cup winner and a CAF Africa Cup of Nations champion. However, the list is not complete yet.

At Rio 2016, Mikel is embarking on an entirely different challenge: to lead Nigeria’s ‘Dream Team VI’ to its second Olympic Men’s Football Tournament gold medal. And as he told FIFA.com in an exclusive interview, the quality of the Rio 2016 tournament has been “amazing” and akin to the Champions League.

Ahead of Nigeria’s semi-final clash with Germany, Mikel talks about their successful campaign so far, his leadership on the team and writing a new chapter in Nigeria’s history in the tournament.

My boys are miracle workers, says Siasia

Nigeria U-23 team’s Head Coach, Samson Siasia, has described the Dream Team VI 5-4 victory in the Olympic opener against Japan as a miracle. The squad arrived Manaus from Atlanta, where they had gone for preparations, some five hours before the kickoff at the Amazonia Stadium.

Besiktas in talks with Chelsea over Mikel

Besiktas have entered talks with Chelsea over the transfer of Nigerian international midfielder John Obi Mikel according to Fanatik. The 28-year-old is high up on the Black Eagles shortlist of potential signings this summer as Besiktas look to strengthen their central midfield.

Chelsea retain Mikel, Moses, Omeruo

Nigeria trio of John Obi Mikel, Victor Moses and Kenneth Omeruo have all been retained by Chelsea for next season.