Topic: John Obi Mikel

20 Most Awkward Soccer Players in the World

Paolo Bruno/Getty Images . Ever seen a professional player and thought his play style was extremely awkward?. . The "beautiful game" is referred to...
Seven suspects, including two former soldiers, were on Monday charged with the kidnapping of Chelsea footballer John Obi Mikel's father in August, court documents said.They all pleaded not guilty to the three-count charge of conspiracy and terrorism levied at them ...
The kidnapped father of Chelsea footballer John Obi Mikel was freed on Monday in a police raid in Nigeria, and he spoke of being beaten by men in military garb during the abduction.The raid occurred in the city of Kano, the ...
The kidnappers of John Obi Mikel's father have demanded a "sizeable" ransom for his release, the Chelsea midfielder's representatives confirmed in a statement on Thursday.The Sport Entertainment and Media Group (SEM) however denied reports that the gang were seeking ...

Chelsea's Mikel gets "sizeable" demand for dad

LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has received a "sizeable" ransom demand for the return of his kidnapped father, the player's management company confirmed on Thursday.The Sport Entertainment & Media Group said in a statement that reports in Nigeria of ...

Chelsea star's father kidnapped in Nigeria

The father of Chelsea and Nigeria midfielder John Obi Mikel has been abducted in his homeland, but no ransom demand has been made, the player's representatives said on Monday.Michael Obi, who runs a transport company, was seized on Friday, Sport ...

Villas-Boas's methods get John Obi Mikel vote

Nigeria midfielder John Obi Mikel has welcomed the training regime of new Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas.The Portuguese, who at 33 will be the youngest boss in the Premier League, has been charged with wresting back the Premier League title from champions ...

Unrepentant Odemwingie dropped by Nigeria

Unrepentant West Bromwich Albion striker Osaze Odemwingie has been dropped by Nigeria coach Samson Siasia for disciplinary reasons from next month's two matches against Argentina and Ethiopia.Siasia punished Odemwingie for walking out on the team before a friendly against Kenya ...

Newcastle's Ameobi snubs England for Nigeria

Newcastle United striker Shola Ameobi was on Friday named in the Nigerian squad for the first time despite having played age-level football for England.Ameobi and Victor Moses of Wigan Athletic have never played for Nigeria at senior level, but both are ...
Carlo Ancelotti today committed his long-term future to Chelsea and insisted he will never walk away from Stamford Bridge.. Ancelotti denied reports he had contacted the League Managers Association last night over quitting his post, having grown angry over the way Ray ...