Mikel Obi is back and better with much playing time Middlesbrough ,Boro fans have subsequently developed an affinity for the Olympic bronze medallist, especially after his solid performance in the 1-0 win away to Blackburn Rovers which sent Tony Pulis’ men into the promotion playoff places. It also earned Mikel a place in the EFL Team of the Week.

Mikel that the Boro fans and have coined a song after him, which has created a buzz on social media.

“We’ve got Mikel, John Obi Mikel,” reads the lyrics. “I just don’t think you understand.

“The midfield man, the African Zidane.

“Oh , we’ve got John Obi Mikel.”

Queen’s Park Rangers boss Steve McClaren after his side were defeated 2-0 by a Mikel-inspired Boro.

“You always have that one player who gives you stability, control, never gives the ball away,” he said.

“Every team needs a Mikel. He’s certainly the kind of enforcer in there, defensively and he keeps the ball ticking.”

Mikel is fit, back to his best and motivated to help Boro return to the big time. Nigeria fans will be hoping, too, that his Indian summer extends to the Afcon, and another tilt at Africa’s grandest prize.

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