Nigeria Trio Vie for Footballer of the Year Award

Trio John Obi Mikel, Osaze Odemwinge and Ikechukwu Uche -local soccer players plying their trade at European clubs - are shortlisted for the national Footballer of the Year Award by the Nigerian Sports Award panel.

  • Nigeria:   Mikel, Osaze, Ike Uche Battle for Award

    Vanguard, 19 October 2012

    Nigeria and Chelsea of England midfielder, John Obi Mikel has been shortlisted for the Footballer of the Year (male) category by the Nigerian Sports Award panel. Read more »

  • Nigeria:   Mikel is Great - Victor Moses

    Vanguard, 18 October 2012

    Super Eagles and Chelsea new boy, Victor Moses has said although he dedicated the two goals he scored in Calabar against the Lone Star of Liberia to his baby, Brentley Moses, he… Read more »

  • Nigeria:   Keshi Celebrates Mikel

    Vanguard, 15 October 2012

    The ovation is yet to die down for the commanding qualification of the Eagles to the African Cup of Nations in South Africa, next year. Read more »

  • Nigeria/Liberia:   Mikel - We'll Beat Liberia Silly

    Vanguard, 12 October 2012

    Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi has said the Super Eagles are fired up to reach next year's AFCON and as such will thrash Liberia on Saturday at home. Read more »

  • Nigeria:   Mikel Arrives Camp

    Vanguard, 11 October 2012

    Chelsea Midfielder, John Obi Mikel Wednesday, completed the 22 players invited by the Super Eagles head Coach, Stephen Keshi for the return leg of the final Afcon 2013 qualifier… Read more »

  • Nigeria:   Mikel Hits Camp, Fit

    Leadership, 11 October 2012

    Chelsea midfield ace, John Mikel Obi, finally arrived the Metropolitan camp of the Super Eagles yesterday afternoon, after his protracted battle to get a Ukrainian visa for his… Read more »

  • Nigeria:   Mikel Bubbles Into Camp, Sure of Fitness

    Daily Trust, 11 October 2012

    Chelsea midfield ace, John Mikel Obi, arrived the Metropolitan camp of the Super Eagles yesterday afternoon, after his protracted battle to get a Ukrainian visa for his side's UEFA… Read more »

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