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Sports: John Obi Mikel Sacrifices Himself for Nigeria

CHELSEA midfielder, Mikel Obi has decided to defy his doctors advice and play for Nigeria against Namibia on a synthetic pitch tomorrow despite the doctor’s fears of aggravating his recent hip injury. Namibia’s 10,300 capacity Sam Nujoma Stadium in Windhoek where tomorrow’s World Cup qualifier will be played, has a synthetic surface. Over the last Continue Reading...

Sports: The Nigerian Football Team Arrives in Kenya

SUPER Eagles midfield general Mikel Obi landed in Nairobi ahead of his team mates for tomorrow’s clash with the Harambee Stars having flown there directly from London. Mikel, 26, who missed the Super Eagles match against Mexico in Houston on Friday, had originally been expected to join his team mates in Germany and fly with Continue Reading...