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Munich is Blue - Mikel Obi bags Ultimate Champions Legends Tournament

Super Eagles of Nigeria icon Mikel Obi Shines as Figo FC Wins Ultimate Champions Legends Tournament in Munich.
Mikel Obi Shines as Figo FC Wins Ultimate Champions Legends Tournament in Munich.
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The SAP Garden in Munich's Olympiapark roared with excitement and nostalgia as Mikel John Obi and his Figo FC teammates emerged victorious in the Ultimate Champions Legends Tournament.

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The UEFA Champions Festival, a four-day family-friendly celebration of football, took on a new dimension this year with the Ultimate Champions Legends Tournament/

the tournament drew over 11,000 spectators and showcased football’s most iconic retired stars in a thrilling six-a-side format.

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Mikel Obi a Champion again

Mikel, a former Chelsea midfielder and Champions League winner in 2012, played a pivotal role in Figo FC’s triumph.

Captained by the legendary Luís Figo, the team featured an impressive lineup including Edwin van der Sar, Cafu, Gaizka Mendieta, Robert Pirès, Esteban Cambiasso, and Mario Gomez.

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Facing off against other star-studded squads led by Lothar Matthäus, Clarence Seedorf, and Kaká, Figo FC claimed the title, with Mikel’s performance in the semi-final earning praise.

The victory was a proud moment for Mikel and his teammates, who donned blue jerseys reminiscent of their glory days.

Mikel’s contribution to the victory was widely celebrated by fans and former teammates alike.

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This win adds another chapter to Mikel Obi’s storied career, which includes a Champions League title, multiple Premier League trophies, and an Africa Cup of Nations triumph with Nigeria.

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