Video: Mikel Obi Declares Self As The Most Succesful And Decorated Nigerian Football Player

 Former Nigerian International, and Chelsea star, John Mikel Obi has declared that he is “still the most successful and decorated football player in Nigeria.”

 

Mikel in the latest episode of his podcast, The Obi One, which also Victor Osimhen as a guest, said despite all his achievements he was never ranked number 8 in the world by the Ballon d’Or like Nigerian youngster, Victor Osimhen.

In his words:

 “I am still the most successful and decorated football player in Nigeria. But he [Victor Osimhen] got an award that I never got. He was ranked number 8 in the world by Ballon d’Or. That’s absolutely amazing. I must say congratulations. The season you had, it was fantastic and I never got to that stage. You’ve raised the bar so high.”

 

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 Osimhen on his part said Mikel “is more than a legend” to many Nigerian footballers, adding that the former Super Eagles captain inspired him and others on and off the pitch.

 

 

 

 

Osimhen on his Ballon d’Or success, said:

  “I just kept on doing my job, doing what I love so much and God just crowned my efforts.”