Mikel Obi inscribes names of daughters Mia, Ava on his boots

Mikel Obi inscribes names of daughters Mia, Ava on his boots

Akan Anwankwo
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:50 PM

- John Obi Mikel has taken his love for his twin daughters Ava and Mia to another level

- The former Nigerian international has the names of his daughters written on his boot

- Mikel has won trophies at club and national team level in his illustrious career

John Obi Mikel has never for once denied his love for his family after he recently inscribed the names of his twin daughters on his football boots.

The Trabzonspor midfielder now wears names of Ava and Mia on his boots in every football match he plays.

Mikel has been having a decent spell in the Turkish Super Liga since summer move as a free agent in 2109, making 15 appearances so far.

The former Chelsea star retired from the national team shortly after the Super Eagles won bronze at the 2019 AFCON in Egypt.

He won the tournament under the tutelage of late Stephen Keshi in the 2013 edition, adding to the three bronze medals in the continent.

The 32-year-old had a glittering career at Stamford Bridge, winning two Premier League titles, three FA Cups, the Europa League and the Champions League.

Mikel had a brief spell in the Chinese Super League with Tianjin Teda and another loan move to Championship club Middlesbrough.

PAY ATTENTION: Become a member of the leading sports Facebook group 'Naija Football Fan'

Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that Uche Agbo may have not played for the Super Eagles for a while but the midfielder has completed his luxurious 3-star hotel in Benin City and its ready to begin commercial activities.

The 24-year-old posted a short video clip and pictures showing the exterior part of the hotel located at Oko quarters, GRA Benin City.

Agbo is currently on loan at Spanish second division side Deportivo La Caruna from Standard Liege.

Legit.ng had also reported that Odion Ighalo has so far been making the headlines since he joined Man United from Shanghai Shenhua in the January window.

And the Nigerian striker has not only impressed on the pitch of play with four goals, he has also become an influential figure in the club's dressing room.

Many had criticized United boss Ole Gunnar Solskajer for signing Ighalo but some of them have eaten their words after impressing in just six weeks at Old Trafford.

Sports Bants: NFF launches new Super Eagles jersey, is it the best ever? | Legit TV

Authors
Akan Anwankwo photo
Akan Anwankwo
Tags
Nigeria