turenchi (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009
By Kate ObodoAs Nigerians come to terms with Super Eagles qualification for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Chelsea and Nigeria midfielder, John Mikel Obi has assured Nigerians of a better outing in South Africa next year.The former Plateau United player, who for a long time has failed to win the heart of Nigerian football fans, became the favourite in the decisive and last World Cup qualifier...
Daily Star (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
CHELSEA’S is the most skilful player at the club, according to a team-mate whose arrival also caused a major stink. John Mikel Obi was the previous wonderkid whose signing in 2006 sparked claims of serious wrong-doing by the west Londoners. Although the Nigerian agreed Kakuta has the world at his feet, he stressed it was what was going on in the youngster’s head which was likely to determine...
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
As Nigerians come to terms with Super Eagles qualification for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Chelsea and Nigeria midfielder, John Mikel Obi has assured Nigerians of a better outing in South Africa next year.
turenchi (Free subscription) | 11/15/2009
Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi says the Super Eagles never gave up believing in their ability to reach next year's World Cup even when all hope seemed lost following a gut-wrenching 2-2 draw against Tunisia in Abuja.
France24 (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009
Nigeria have selected Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi, who is sidelined with an ankle injury, for a crucial World Cup qualifier against Kenya on November 14 in Nairobi. Mikel missed Nigeria's World Cup qualifying match at home to Mozambique last month as a result of the injury. Russia-based right fullback Chidi Odiah has been reconsidered by coach Shuaibu Amodu after he was...
Football.co.uk (Free subscription) | 10/28/2009
Carlo Ancelotti has promised England he will deliver John Terry and Frank Lampard fresh and ready for the World Cup finals at the end of the season...
tribalfootball.com (Free subscription) | 11/30/2009
boss Avram Grant almost invited an FA charge after questioning ref Mike Dean's performance in their defeat to . Dean, who awarded three penalties on the day, was also the referee for Grant’s first game as manager. It was another defeat against with John Mikel Obi sent off for what looked to be a good tackle on Patrice Evra. "Maybe he likes , I don’t know, maybe he doesn’t like me," said...
Football.co.uk (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
... much-anticipated debut lived up to the hype'In terms of skill, he is the best at the club,' said John Mikel Obi. 'When he's got the ball, the skills just come and you know he's doing it naturally.He's a fantastic player. The only way to stop him is to kick him. That's what we do in training.'Mikel also recognises a young man cut loose from his chains. Not only was it Kakuta's...
Football.co.uk (Free subscription) | 11/22/2009
... much-anticipated debut lived up to the hype'In terms of skill, he is the best at the club,' said John Mikel Obi. 'When he's got the ball, the skills just come and you know he's doing it naturally.He's a fantastic player. The only way to stop him is to kick him. That's what we do in training.'Mikel also recognises a young man cut loose from his chains. Not only was it Kakuta's...
ESPN (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009
Chelsea made it three in the 22nd minute when John Mikel Obi fed Essien with a short pass on the edge of the penalty area and the Ghanaian's low drive went under Hennessey for his second of the game.
Football.co.uk (Free subscription) | 11/22/2009
... Essien rose unmarked to head home from six yards.Chelsea made it three in the 22nd minute when John Mikel Obi fed Essien with a short pass on the edge of the penalty area and the Ghanaian's low drive went under Hennessey for his second of the game.The home side were determined to record their 1000th league win at Stamford Bridge as well as complete a year since their last defeat at...
Football.co.uk (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009
... action: Joe Cole scored his first goal for 13 monthsChelsea made it three in the 22nd minute when John Mikel Obi fed Essien with a short pass on the edge of the penalty area and the Ghanaian's low drive went under Hennessey for his second of the game.The home side were determined to record their 1000th league win at Stamford Bridge as well as complete a year since their last defeat...
Football.co.uk (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009
... action: Joe Cole scored his first goal for 13 monthsChelsea made it three in the 22nd minute when John Mikel Obi fed Essien with a short pass on the edge of the penalty area and the Ghanaian's low drive went under Hennessey for his second of the game.The home side were determined to record their 1000th league win at Stamford Bridge as well as complete a year since their last defeat...
Daily Star (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009
... Essien rose unmarked to head home from six yards. Chelsea made it three in the 22nd minute when John Mikel Obi fed Essien on the edge of the penalty area and he fired a shot under Hennessey. Wolves almost conjured a goal out of nothing when a header from Sylvan Ebanks-Blake was superbly kept out by Petr Cech. Chelsea made it four in the 56th minute and it was a welcome strike for...
Chelseainsider (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009
... get too excited, as Ancelotti looks set to be boosted by the news that defenders Ashley Cole and John Terry are now fit to start for the Blues. With the absents of three of the Blues regular midfield quartet Ancelotti doesn’t have the worst of stand ins. Ancelotti is expected to opt for Joe Cole at the top of his diamond, John Mikel Obi at the base with Michael Essien and Florent...
