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Feb 2025
37m 41s

How dare he…’ 🤬: Obi Mikel blasts Carra...

John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy
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John Obi Mikel is angry. Irate in fact. Watch as he hits back at Jamie Carragher’s assertion that the African Cup of Nations is not a “major tournament”with a passionate defence of the competition and it’s standing in the game. The Chelsea great, who captained Nigeria to success in the tournament back in 2013, does not hold back! John also has his say on th ... Show More
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