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Chelsea legend and ex-Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi retires from football at 35 after 20 years of professional career.

Chelsea legend and ex-Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi retires from football  at 35 after 20 years of professional career.

Chelsea legend and ex-Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel has announced his retirement from football at the age of 35.    The former Nigerian international took to Instagram on Tuesday, September 27, to announce his decision to hang up his boots with a lengthy statement.     The legendary midfielder’s message read: “There …

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Iheanacho finally joins 21 other early birds in Super Eagles camp ahead of Algeria clash

Iheanacho finally joins 21 other early birds in Super Eagles camp ahead of Algeria clash

He becomes the latest player after goalkeeper Adebayo Adeleye, Godwin Saviour and Ademola Lookman to join the Constantine camping exercise ahead of Nigeria’s international friendly with the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winners. His arrival brings the number of players in camp to 22 of the expected 24. Players …

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Super Eagles striker, Umar Sadiq suffers long-term injury, ruled out for the season after joining new club

Super Eagles striker, Umar Sadiq suffers long-term injury, ruled out for the season after joining new club

Super Eagles and Real Sociedad striker, Umar Sadiq, has been ruled out for the rest of the season after sustaining an ACL injury against Getafe on Sunday, September 11.   The striker was taken off the field after he suffered the injury.    A statement on the club’s official website read; “Sadiq Umar …

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