Afrofootball - John 'Obi' Mikel

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21 Jun 2014

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8 Jun 2014

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Keshi feels these games have given him and his players an insight into what lies ahead. "All I need is the mentality and discipline to dominate the game and take chances," he added. "In friendlies you can correct your mistakes but in a tournament it can cost us dearly.

5 Jun 2014

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4 Jun 2014

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Substitute Uche Nwofor's late strike denied Scotland victory against Nigeria at Craven Cottage.

29 May 2014

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24 May 2014

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Nigeria

John Obi Mikel
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Personal information
Full name
John Michael Nchekwube Obinna
Date of birth
22 April 1987
Place of birth
Jos, Nigeria
Height
1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Playing position
Midfielder

Club information
Current team
Tianjin TEDA

Youth career

Plateau United
2002-2004

Senior career

Lyn
2004-2006
6x apps / 1x goal

Chelsea
2006-2016
249x apps / 1x goal

Tianjin TEDA
2017-
0x apps / 0x goal

National team

Nigeria
2006-
78x apps / 5x goals

Nigeria Olympic
2016
6x apps / 1x goal

Nigeria

Tianjin Teda F.C. Season 2017-

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