Mikel Obi: Chelsea, NFF, and FIFA celebrate former Super Eagles captain 38th birthday

The football world came together to honor Nigerian football legend John Obi Mikel on his 38th birthday.

Premier League giants Chelsea FC, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), and FIFA leading the tributes to Obi on his special day.

The celebrations highlighted Mikel’s extraordinary career marked by a plethora of accolades that reflect his dominance on both club and international stages.

Mikel is one of the most accomplished defensive midfielders and his special day rose to the top of the trends.

Mikel forged an unforgettable 11-year legacy from 2006 to 2017 with Chelsea.

The club shared a dynamic image of Mikel in action, striking a ball in Chelsea’s iconic blue kit.

Along with the image was a message that said, “Have a wonderful birthday, John Obi Mikel!.”

The post resonated deeply with fans, many of whom recalled Mikel’s pivotal role in the club’s golden era.

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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) joined the celebration with a heartfelt post via the Super Eagles’ official account

Along with the post will be a message that said, " “Happy birthday to our former captain and legend Mikel John Obi."

World football governing body FIFA celebrate the former Super Eagles captain with a picture and a message with his name and Nigerian flag.

At Chelsea, Mikel amassed an impressive haul of titles: two Premier League trophies, four FA Cups, two League Cups, the FA Community Shield, the UEFA Champions League and Europa League.