Shock As Super Eagles Legend Mikel Obi Reveals Love For Arsenal Football Club

Shock As Super Eagles Legend Mikel Obi Reveals Love For Arsenal Football Club

Former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi, has made a surprising revelation about his football fandom. Despite spending a significant part of his career with Chelsea, Mikel Obi admitted that he grew up supporting Arsenal.

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His childhood allegiance was largely influenced by the presence of his compatriot, Kanu Nwankwo, who played for the Gunners.

Mikel Obi’s eventual professional path took a different turn, as he ended up joining Chelsea in the Premier League after a highly publicized transfer tussle with Manchester United.

However, his initial support for Arsenal showcases the complexities of football fandom and the factors that shape our allegiances.

By sharing this aspect of his personal history, Mikel Obi provides a glimpse into his football journey and the teams that inspired him during his formative years.

He said: “Arsenal was my team. I was a huge fan of Arsenal and the way they played.

“And because they had Kanu, who was someone I idolized while growing up.

“The first shirt I had while growing up was an Arsenal shirt.”