When responsibility comes in midst lots of younger players he had no choice but to step up. The numerous Super Eagles battles with NFF over the years since he started playing from U17, U20 and SE.
He has grown from being the bad boy of U23 for Sia Sia before China 2008 Olympics when Sia refused to call after he failed to the qualifiers with them.
It's time to show that he has learnt from Kanu, Yobo and Keshi.

Make him the sport minister ooooo
Bravo Mike!

So sad

Thank God for my Chelsea midfielder, Mikel Obi a.k.a. Odogwu!.
we are happy for you.
please bring back the Gold!

druxy:
you didn't add the pic today

DONE!

Congratulations to Mikel, Mod na 2 threads? Make I register my presence here then

Where are the northern born to rules that are better in leadership. If na national before, u will see SE u must have seen 100 Northerners.

A cross section of players of the Nigeria Under-23s, currently campaigning at the Rio 2016 Olympics have revealed the reasons why Chelsea star Mikel Obi was given a new nickname.

Mikel has been earning rare reviews for his role in inspiring Nigeria to the semi-finals of the football event of the Rio 2016 Olympics, with the captain scoring the first goal in their 2-0 quarterfinal win over Denmark.

The players in their closest, call Mikel “Odogwu”, a name in the Nigerian dialect of Ibo which means leader due to his leadership qualities which has rubbed off on them as young players.

Another of the team player, who played in the middle alongside the Chelsea star also told Owngoalnigeria.com, that the name is their own later way of showing respect to the Chelsea star.

” The name is what we call him in our circle, it was started by Azubuike Okechukwu and the rest is history but we hardly call him that to his face”, A player in the team told Owngoalnigeria.com.

Another player said to his face, they call him “Senior Man” but off it, he is refereed to as Odogwu as they can’t call him by his name due to the respect they have for him.

Odogwu abi, I hear

Mikel ODOGWU! Very powerful title and probably too heavy for Mikel to carry. Odogwu actually means a war commander or a brave one.

I remembered him instructing the team to cheer the fans after our first game.....

nice one mikel, keep it up

shamecurls:
That`s the same name my political associates call me

A Yoruba Muslim like you.

Mikel has done and is doing great in his career. Do you know what it means to play for Chelsea for 8years, apart from the bloody money, reputation, automatic qualification for managerial roles, twin babies from his oyibo. His house in West London can buy 5 houses in banana island.

What more would a man want?

xtivin:
Mikel should have gone too far in his career..mourinho caused his weaknesses

If Mikel na white guy, expect an autobiography after Rio.

xtivin:
Mikel should have gone too far in his career..mourinho caused his weaknesses

gbam! He made him a defensive mid-fielder instead of the attacking one he's known for. Though, without what maurinho did , I don't think he would have lasted on the scene this long.

xtivin:
Mikel should have gone too far in his career..mourinho caused his weaknesses

Dumbbest comments ppl used to make.
Na Mourinho born him?
Na Mourinhor hold his legs?

Mikel is just a mediocre and we should have known that, he never wanted to grow.

Lilimax:
Odogwu karirikwara odogwu biko!
However, I only know one Odogwu

The only odogwu I know is my bulala! Every other one is pirated.

Na so he deserve some respect

xtivin:
Mikel should have gone too far in his career..mourinho caused his weaknesses

Did he open his mouth to affirm what you just said?

ODOGWU k'ibu
Mgwa, nara aka ito

Mikel is not IPOD and he is bringing disgrace to the country.
Over to you Afonjas.

Odugwu, nice one what of Minister of Sports

Dshocker:
Its too late for him to prove himself

WHY ARE U PEOPLE SO IDIOTIC?

Princejebs:
Baba God will soon change my own story
Insha Allah

Almighty Allah has no child

xtivin:
Mikel should have gone too far in his career..mourinho caused his weaknesses

shey Mourinho tie him leg?

Its good to know dat even though one silly old man seem to messing up d entire land, another young progressive igbo boy is keeping d house in order.





...First it was Chierika making d nation proud, now its Obi.
...Name Checker Association of Nigeria (NCAN) take note!

Its good to know dat even though one silly old man seem to messing up d entire land, another young progressive igbo boy is keeping d house in order.





...First it was Chierika making d nation proud, now its Obi.
...Name Checkers Association of Nigeria (NCAN) take note!

Mikel d man ....Well deserved N/name.

gmacnoms:
I neva used to like him, even though I celebrate his success. But with this Olympics actions, i'v bin converted to loving him.

Well, soon the world will be celebrating me and my works.
Below's my first track; A jazz saxophone version of 'Trading my sorrows'

http://www.believerscompanion.com/2016/08/download-gospel-music-jayraldss-trading.html

OR

http://newgospelmuzik..com/2016/08/jayraldss-trading-my-sorrow-sax-refix.html?m=1

I purposely downloaded the sax audio cos I love Sax.
But lemme make a little recommendations

The intro looks too much. You didn't give me enough modulation, I love modulation nevertheless it's a wonderful work.

Your sustain needs to be worked on



Nevertheless it was really a good work. Rome wasn't built in a day.
Let's get started : where do you stay