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Everybody left stage – Mikel Obi reveals he got robbed of African Footballer of The Year Award



Former Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel has claimed that he was robbed of the African Footballer of The Year Award in 2013.

Recall that Mikel Obi missed out on the African top-individual award to Manchester City legend, Yaya Toure despite winning the 2013 AFCON in South Africa.

According to Mikel, everybody left the stage when Toure was handed the 2013 African Footballer of the Year Award ahead of him.

Speaking with Dubai Eye 103.8, the former Super Eagles captain said, “I got robbed of the African Footballer of The Year Award. Before I went, I was told I won it.

“I was at the airport flying to Nigeria because the ceremony was in Nigeria, and Man City was playing, and Yaya Toure scored two goals.

“I won the Nations cup (AFCON), I won the Europa League and a year before that, I won the Champions League. There is no way I wouldn’t have won it. I knew I had won it. It doesn’t matter how many goals he scored. I was in my prime, playing a lot of games.

“You could have seen the ceremony. Before it was even announced, everybody left the stage, people left.”

EcoLaw:
Mikel you still remain my African GOAT. You gave your all to serve Nigeria from junior level to senior level and even captain the National team. I celebrate you.

robosky02:
Am waiting how they want to robe osimhen again


This 2023

Sadio mane is injured and out

Mohammed Salah under performing

PlayMaker14:
I was really disappointed in the Issa Hayatou CAF administration, dude was corruption personified and made sure Francophone speaking players goes home with the awards.

Eto'O
Drogba,
Yaya Toure
Adebayor

And a certain Konate.


2013, a blistering season for Mikel, but he was robbed by CAF.