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John Obi Mikel Changes His Name After Nigeria Mistake 13 Years Ago by dridowu: 1:57pm On Aug 02, 2016 |
Chelsea fans are no strangers to multiple monikers given their recent history of Brazilian talents, but it’s not often that an established Stamford Bridge star makes an official name change midway through their career. Mikel was born John Michael Nchekwube Obinna (the son of Michael Obi) in 1987, but a mistake in 2003 changed things for the midfielder. During the registration process for the 2003 Fifa Under-17 World Championships, the Nigeria Football Association mistakenly submitted ‘Michael’ as ‘Mikel’ for the tournament in Finland. The competition ended in disappointment as Nigeria failed to qualify from their group despite Mikel scoring during a win against Australia, but the midfielder decided to keep his new name. The Chelsea midfielder says the mistake had a “special ring to it,” and from joining Chelsea in 2006 he went by ‘Mikel John Obi’ instead of ‘John Obi Mikel.’ And the midfielder has now decided to officially change his full name to Mikel John Obi. But Chelsea fans need not worry about their new 2016/17 replica shirts need not worry as ‘Mikel/12’ will stay on the jersey. Mikel will miss the start of the new Premier League season, instead representing Nigeria at the Rio 2016 Olympics as one of the Super Eagles’ three designated over-23 players. The midfielder has won two Premier League titles, the Champions League, the Europa League and four FA Cups at Stamford Bridge, as well as lifting the Africa Cup of Nations in his 75-cap Nigeria career. http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelseas-john-obi-mikel-changes-his-name-after-nigeria-mistake-13-years-ago-a3309721.html 23 Likes 1 Share |
Re: John Obi Mikel Changes His Name After Nigeria Mistake 13 Years Ago by niffymizzy(m): 2:29pm On Aug 02, 2016 |
Changing last name to first name now don turn news ba?//SMH for op 85 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: John Obi Mikel Changes His Name After Nigeria Mistake 13 Years Ago by HARDBOI: 2:36pm On Aug 02, 2016 |
whichever way ...hez got 4 sweet names 4 Likes |
Re: John Obi Mikel Changes His Name After Nigeria Mistake 13 Years Ago by ojun50(m): 2:36pm On Aug 02, 2016 |
niffymizzy:i tire oh 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: John Obi Mikel Changes His Name After Nigeria Mistake 13 Years Ago by CzarRex: 3:53pm On Aug 02, 2016 |
but still it doesn't change the fact that he is shi.t and slow-SLOWbi! of what use is the change of name considering he has scored only 1goal in almost 300apps huh? 10 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: John Obi Mikel Changes His Name After Nigeria Mistake 13 Years Ago by Nobody: 3:53pm On Aug 02, 2016 |
5hrs later, Mikel will deny this "saying, it is targeted at distracting him from his National assignment in Rio" In mikel voice.. ... I just got a call from friends in Nigeria notifying me on this development. Kindly disregard this as it is targeted at distracting me and my team. 37 Likes |
Re: John Obi Mikel Changes His Name After Nigeria Mistake 13 Years Ago by Nobody: 3:53pm On Aug 02, 2016 |
As long as he remains an average player, I have little problems. GGMU...We getting the league boy 15 Likes |
Re: John Obi Mikel Changes His Name After Nigeria Mistake 13 Years Ago by Landloard01(m): 3:53pm On Aug 02, 2016 |
ok |
Re: John Obi Mikel Changes His Name After Nigeria Mistake 13 Years Ago by Sunofgod(m): 3:53pm On Aug 02, 2016 |
John Obinna - that's your frccking name fool and you were born in 1981 36 Likes |
Re: John Obi Mikel Changes His Name After Nigeria Mistake 13 Years Ago by biznessben(m): 3:53pm On Aug 02, 2016 |
Re: John Obi Mikel Changes His Name After Nigeria Mistake 13 Years Ago by cutesimplycalm(f): 3:54pm On Aug 02, 2016 |
Jst passing by |
Re: John Obi Mikel Changes His Name After Nigeria Mistake 13 Years Ago by Sermwell(m): 3:54pm On Aug 02, 2016 |
Click like if you think this is foolish 20 Likes 1 Share |
Re: John Obi Mikel Changes His Name After Nigeria Mistake 13 Years Ago by cutesimplycalm(f): 3:54pm On Aug 02, 2016 |
Jst passing by |
Re: John Obi Mikel Changes His Name After Nigeria Mistake 13 Years Ago by DRJECKYLL(m): 3:56pm On Aug 02, 2016 |
Igbo kwenu |
Re: John Obi Mikel Changes His Name After Nigeria Mistake 13 Years Ago by DjAndroid: 3:56pm On Aug 02, 2016 |
And this made frontpage? |
Re: John Obi Mikel Changes His Name After Nigeria Mistake 13 Years Ago by Cherishing(f): 3:56pm On Aug 02, 2016 |
Mtcheeew No be nuis nah Abeg Leave matta for mathias joor. |
Re: John Obi Mikel Changes His Name After Nigeria Mistake 13 Years Ago by sherif4owo(m): 3:56pm On Aug 02, 2016 |
okay..noted |
Re: John Obi Mikel Changes His Name After Nigeria Mistake 13 Years Ago by Kgdavid(m): 3:56pm On Aug 02, 2016 |
When you think about the fact that someone in the NFF spelt Michael as Mikel... 42 Likes 1 Share |
Re: John Obi Mikel Changes His Name After Nigeria Mistake 13 Years Ago by djakinwande(m): 3:57pm On Aug 02, 2016 |
so |
Re: John Obi Mikel Changes His Name After Nigeria Mistake 13 Years Ago by bunmioguns(m): 3:57pm On Aug 02, 2016 |
Issorite |
Re: John Obi Mikel Changes His Name After Nigeria Mistake 13 Years Ago by Hadeyeancah(m): 3:57pm On Aug 02, 2016 |
Nothing concern me 9 Likes
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Re: John Obi Mikel Changes His Name After Nigeria Mistake 13 Years Ago by ninocia18(m): 3:57pm On Aug 02, 2016 |
Ok. Na person way dey chop 5 square meal dey remember to change name. By the way, changing name Dean guarantee football glory. 1 Like |
Re: John Obi Mikel Changes His Name After Nigeria Mistake 13 Years Ago by NameChecker: 3:58pm On Aug 02, 2016 |
ok |
Re: John Obi Mikel Changes His Name After Nigeria Mistake 13 Years Ago by MidasTouche01(m): 3:58pm On Aug 02, 2016 |
Just a coincidence.... Changing his name has nothing to do with his success 1 Like |
Re: John Obi Mikel Changes His Name After Nigeria Mistake 13 Years Ago by SurePresident: 3:58pm On Aug 02, 2016 |
femi4:You |
Re: John Obi Mikel Changes His Name After Nigeria Mistake 13 Years Ago by sCun: 3:59pm On Aug 02, 2016 |
His concern now should be life after retirement. |
Re: John Obi Mikel Changes His Name After Nigeria Mistake 13 Years Ago by Thobiy(m): 4:00pm On Aug 02, 2016 |
Re: John Obi Mikel Changes His Name After Nigeria Mistake 13 Years Ago by Originality007: 4:00pm On Aug 02, 2016 |
Sunofgod: 22 Likes
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Re: John Obi Mikel Changes His Name After Nigeria Mistake 13 Years Ago by Spicycat(f): 4:00pm On Aug 02, 2016 |
Re: John Obi Mikel Changes His Name After Nigeria Mistake 13 Years Ago by macof(m): 4:00pm On Aug 02, 2016 |
niffymizzy: I think the news here is that he turned his middle name to last name... abi his mistake middle name |
Re: John Obi Mikel Changes His Name After Nigeria Mistake 13 Years Ago by femi4: 4:00pm On Aug 02, 2016 |
It won't improve his slowbi performance |
Re: John Obi Mikel Changes His Name After Nigeria Mistake 13 Years Ago by Femich18(m): 4:01pm On Aug 02, 2016 |
Nah name Mikel won chop?...Free name and keep chopping your Money biko...No time to check time o Mr Mikel Slowbi |
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