Mikel's kidnapped father is released

Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel's father has been released by his kidnappers in Nigeria, the player's management company said on Monday. After his father was abducted on August 12, Mikel received......

Chelsea's Mikel joins China gold rush with move to Tianjin

Nigeria midfielder John Obi Mikel has become the latest big name player to join the Chinese Super League gold rush after leaving Chelsea for Tianjin Teda.Mikel, who failed to make a single......

Mikel is Chelsea's unsung hero, says Di Matteo

John Obi Mikel's value to Chelsea often goes unrecognised by the media and by fans of the European champions but manager Roberto Di Matteo says the Nigeria midfielder is one of the club's unsung......

Mikel wants Hiddink to extend Chelsea stay beyond season-end

IMAGE: Chelsea's Jon Obi Mikel at a training session. Photograph: Nir Elias/Files/Reuters Midfielder John Obi Mikel wants interim manager Guus Hiddink to extend his stay at Chelsea beyond the......

Callow Nigeria will get stronger with age, says coach

  IMAGE: Nigeria's Odion Ighalo lies on the floor dejected as John Obi Mikel walks off during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Group D match against Argentina at Saint Petersburg Stadium in......