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Sep 2024
25m 24s

John Obi Mikel talks Nigeria, Labbadia f...

John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy
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In the latest episode of Taking the Mikel, the fellas take advantage of the international break to assess Nigeria’s fortunes on and off the pitch.


John Obi Mikel delivers his verdict on the Super Eagles’ unbeaten start to their African Cup of Nations qualifying campaign and the hullabaloo surrounding their vacant managerial position.

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