Sports
Plateau Governor appoints Mikel honorary adviser on sports
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has approved the appointment of former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi as his Honorary Adviser on Sports.
Mikel’s appointment was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere.
The 36-year-old was born in Jos, the capital of Plateau State.
The former Chelsea star started his career at local club, Plateau United, before moving to Norwegian outfit, Lyn Oslo at the age of 17 in 2004.
Mikel had an illustrious career winning multiple titles with Chelsea, including the UEFA Champions League and Europa League.
The former midfielder represented Nigeria for 14 years, winning the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.
Mikel represented Nigeria 91 times and scored six goals.
He quit the round leather game in 2022.
-
Politics5 days agoPROPHESY TO PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU ABOUT 2027
-
News5 days agoFamily, Friends Celebrate Jailed Former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu’s Birthday
-
Business3 days agoNigeria’s Azikiel Refinery to Begin Operations in 2025
-
Business5 days agoBaraza: Bribena pleads for understanding, highlights solutions to organization’s problems
-
Politics5 days agoFubara Swears-in Dagogo as Attorney-General, to Probe Wike’s 8 Years As Governor
-
Politics2 days agoYou Have a Few Days to go, Gov. Fubara Tells LGA Chairmen
-
Business5 days agoGunmen kidnap Dangote cement workers in Edo
-
Crime5 days ago$2.5bn fraud: EFCC to collaborate with UK prosecutors in Diezani’s case