Three Super Eagles star, John Obi Mikel, Odion Ighalo and Ahmed Musa have named in Samson Siasia’s provisional list for the football tournament of the 2016 Olympics in Rio. Each country are allowed to invite three players over 23 for the tournament.For the Dream Team VI, rumours have it that Saisia has named Mikel, Ighalo and Musa. Mikel according to Siasia has expressed his desire to play in the tournament after the coach dropped him from the squad for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
Watford striker, Ighalo has been permission by his coach, to play in Brazil and it is believed he will not turn down the opportunity as he missed the last edition in London due to Nigeria’s failure to qualify. The Dream Team of Nigeria have been drawn in Group B alongside Group B Sweden, Colombia and Japan for the football tournament of 2016 Olympics in Rio, Brazil. Nigeria will kick off their campaign on August 4 against Japan.

Captain of the Super Eagles, John Mikel Obi, has criticized Egypt’s players after Friday’s 1-1 draw in Kaduna. Oghenekaro Etebo scored for Nigeria, before Mohamed Salah equalized in the 90th minute. The goal came after defender Godfrey Oboabona had fallen on the pitch and the Egyptians refused to play the ball out. “I think we played very well but we lost a lot of chances that we created that could have fetched us total victory in today’s match against Egypt,” Mikel told media. “Everybody is saying we lost the game in the last three minutes but all I can say is that fair play is fair play, it doesn’t matter, fair play is fair play. “Okay you can say we should have concentrated a little more, but Fair Play is Fair Play. This is cheating, that is all I can say. It happens in Egypt, it happens everywhere. It doesn’t matter how many minutes it is, you have to allow it. It is the referee that controls the game.

Chelsea midfielder, John Mikel Obi, has been announced as the new captain of the Super Eagles. The news was broken by Ahmed Musa, who was the skipper until today. The CSKA Moscow winger replaced Vincent Enyeama, after the goalkeeper announced his retirement from international football. “I want to announce now that from today, John Obi Mikel is our new captain,” Musa said at the Eagles’ press conference, ahead of Friday’s AFCON 2017 qualifier against Egypt. Musa was flanked by interim manager, Samson Siasia and Mikel Obi during his announcement.

Sunday Oliseh has recalled Chelsea Stars, Mikel Obi and Victor Moses back into the Super Eagles squad that will face Cameroon and Congo next month October. Goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama, Odion Ighalo also made the list. Oliseh has included the likes of Chima Akas, Austin Oboroakpo, Paul Onobi and Prince Aggreh among the invited stars from the domestic league, as former Under-17 international Abdullahi Shehu gets his first senior call-up. Nigeria face the Leopards of Congo on 8 October and the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon three days later, both in Belgium, in an international friendly. All invited players are expected to arrive in Belgium on Monday, 5 October.

The Full Squad
 Goalkeepers: Vincent Enyeama (Lille OSC, France); Carl Ikeme (Wolverhampton Wanderers, England); Ikechukwu Ezenwa (Sunshine Stars); Femi Thomas (Enyimba FC)

Defenders: Leon Balogun (FSV Mainz 05, Germany); Abdullahi Shehu (Uniao da Madeira, Portugal); Elderson Echiejile (AS Monaco, France); Chima Akas (Sharks FC); Godfrey Oboabona (Caykur Rizespor, Turkey); William Troost Ekong (FK Haugesund, Norway); Kenneth Omeruo (Kasimpasa SK, Turkey); Austin Oboroakpo (Abia Warriors)

Midfielders: Ogenyi Onazi (SS Lazio, Italy); Paul Onobi (Sunshine Stars); Obiora Nwankwo (Coimbra FC, Portugal); John Mikel Obi (Chelsea FC, England); Rabiu Ibrahim (AS Trencin, Slovakia)

Forwards: Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow, Russia); Emmanuel Emenike (Al Ain, UAE); Sylvester Igbonu (FC UFA, Russia); Moses Simon (KAA Gent, Belgium); Victor Moses (West Ham United, England); Odion Ighalo (Watford FC, England); Prince Aggrey (Sunshine Stars)

Super Eagles and Chelsea FC of England star, John Mikel Obi is now a father of twins. Mikel took to his Facebook wall and wrote: “My whole world in my arms. Welcome to the world my angels.” 

Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi was not invited by the new Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh to play in the forthcoming 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania. Asked why Mikel was left out of his list, Oliseh said he called Mikel several times but he never responded or called him back “I went to England on a Thursday and Chelsea was just coming back. We had fixed our visit to coincide with the end of their tour before they played Arsenal. I contacted Obi Mikel, called him on several occasions with no reply; sent him an SMS with no reply, went to London where he plays in the same club with Victor Moses. I called Moses, the phone rang three times and he picked it up and I spoke with him. Moses came to the meeting but he (Mikel) didn’t come.” I left to Liverpool to meet the other player and I spent about six hours to go there and back but there was no response from Mikel until I returned here. Till now I have not spoken with Mikel. I think it was yesterday (Wednesday) that I saw a missed call, so at the moment I don’t know what the situation is. No player is special, every player is the same, every other player we contacted and spoke with have been invited them” Oliseh said in a media parley yesterday in Abuja

Super Eagles Coach Sunday Oliseh has revealed that Mikel Obi snubbed all attempts to reach him before the compilation of the list of foreign based players for the AFCON qualifier against Tanzania. Oliseh told journalists that he invited the Chelsea duo of Mikel and Victor Moses for an appointment but only the latter honored the call. ” I went to make contact, but I never got a reply or call back whereas Victor Moses came, we traveled to London and he (Mikel) was the only player that did not come for the appointment.”

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has earmarked John Obi Mikel as a likely replacement for John Terry as the Blues’ captain. The Super Eagles star has spent nine years with the Stamford Bridge lords since his controversial move from Norwegian side, Lyn in 2006 and had since won over 224 caps with four goals to his credit. With 34-year-old Terry’s career with the London side winding down, it means the English champions will have to select a new skipper and Mourinho feels Obi – the team’s second longest serving player may just be accorded with the honour of wearing the skipper’s armband.

 “Mikel is, after John, the guy with most years of Chelsea,” Mourinho told Dailymail.co.uk “I think (Cesc) Fabregas has personality for a captain too. Eden is coming with big status now and was voted one of the top 10 players in Europe last year. “In my opinion he should be in the top three not in the top 10. Let’s see what is going to happen but we have these people. But let’s say John and Branislav are our captains and the others are ready to come,” he said. Mikel recently ended speculation over his Chelsea future by insisting he is happy at Stamford Bridge. The 28-year-old was linked with the likes of Al Ain and Fenerbahce during the transfer window but remained with the Blues despite the interest.

Nigerian football star John Obi Mikel is the first of many Nigerian International footballers and music stars to be verified on photo sharing website Instagram. Mikel only joined Instagram last month but his verification can be traced largely to his clubs power and presence on the world stage.

Jose Mourinho has rejected several offers for midfielder John Obi Mikel, indicating the Nigerian still has a role to play at Chelsea next season. Mikel has spent nine seasons at Stamford Bridge since his transfer in 2006, however featured only 16 times last season as the Blues won the Premier League title. According to BBC Sport, Mourinho's €15million (£10.7m) valuation of the holding midfielder is the main stumbling block to any transfer.

 The 'Special One' has turned down offers from Al Ain and Al Wahda in the UAE, with those clubs unwilling to meet the Portuguese manager's asking price for the 28-year-old. Several clubs in Turkey, including Fenerbahce, are also reported to be interested in Mikel, but they too baulked at Chelsea's transfer fee demands.

HK Entertainment powerhouse Drey Beatz has released his first official single titled “UMM AHH” .The feel good song features Africa’s foremost rapper Ice Prince who blesses the Drey Beatz’ track with his usual hard yet catchy punch lines in English and Pidgin English, while engaging listeners with his melodious humor and flawless delivery. Real names Daniel Gray, Drey Beatz is currently signed to OHK Entertainment and has worked with Skales and Lil Miss Miss.

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Super Eagles star player Mikel Obi and veteran singer Daddy Showkey could be the new best friends forever after both stars were spotted together at a location in Lagos. Mikel who was out and about promoting his endorsed brand, Amstel Malt took time off to speak with the press about his relationship with the low-sugar beverage and its importance to his fellow citizens. But besides talking with reporters, he also had some time to share a few words and photos with Showkey who was likely there for moral support. The Chelsea football star took to Instagram where he posted a photo with Showkey before captioning it, “Madt love”.