Former Chelsea and Tremendous Eagles star, John Mikel Obi has asserted his standing because the “most profitable and adorned soccer participant in Nigeria” through the newest episode of his The Obi One podcast.

Mikel, who’s a Chelsea and Tremendous Eagles legend, highlighted that regardless of his appreciable accomplishments, he by no means attained the rank of quantity 8 on the earth by the Ballon d’Or, as Osimhen did.

Recall that the previous Tremendous Eagles Midfielder was shortlisted for the CAF African soccer participant of the 12 months in 2013, a 12 months after his well-known marketing campaign within the UEFA Champions League with Chelsea.

Yaya Toure gained the award that 12 months and it certainly generated numerous controversy.

Mikel Obi, nonetheless praised Victor Osimhen for elevating the usual for soccer gamers notably within the nation.

“I’m nonetheless probably the most profitable and adorned soccer participant in Nigeria. However he [Victor Osimhen] bought an award that I by no means bought.

“He was ranked quantity 8 on the earth by Ballon d’Or. That’s completely wonderful. I need to say congratulations.

“The season you had, it was unbelievable and I by no means bought to that stage. You’ve raised the bar so excessive.”

Victor Osimhen in response to Mikel’s reward additionally hailed him as an inspiration to younger African and Nigerian footballers, like him.

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