Chelsea fans honour Super Eagles legend Mikel Obi with an incredible gesture at Stamford Bridge

Joba Ogunwale 14:22 - 01 April 2022

John Obi Mikel is the most successful Nigerian to ever play for Chelsea

 The 34-year-old spent 11 years with the Blues, winning numerous trophies during his spell at the club. 

Chelsea fans have honoured former Super Eagles captain Mikel John Obi five years after he left the club.

The Blues faithful honoured Mikel by unveiling his banner at the Matthew Harding Stand, which read: Taking the Mikel.

Very pleased to feature a couple of photos of the latest banner to adorn the Matthew Harding Stand
Supplied by my good pal Dash, it’s a tribute to @mikel_john_obi, a player who, in my opinion, is one of the most underrated in the modern era of @ChelseaFC @JohnTerry26 pic.twitter.com/7KXD4dMSWQ
— cfcuk Fanzine 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧 (@onlyapound) April 1, 2022

Mikel joined Chelsea from Lyn Oslo in 2006 and went on to play for the club for 11 years.

The 34-year-old had a slow start to his career at Stamford Bridge but went on to play a vital role in Chelsa's success.

Mikel made 372 appearances for the Blues, scoring six goals and providing 13 assists.

John Obi Mikel and Jose Mourinho

He won two Premier League titles, four FA Cups, two League Cups, one UEFA Europa League and the Champions League during his time at the club.

While he might not have scored goals as Didier Drogba or Frank Lampard, he was a fan favourite at the club.

The ex-Nigerian international left Chelsea in January 2017 to sign for Chinese Super League side Tianjin Teda.

Mikel and Essien with the FA Cup (IMAGO / Paul Marriott)

He spent just two years with Tianjin before moving to Trabzonspor. The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations winner also had spells with Middlesbrough, Stoke City and Kuwait Sporting Club.

Mikel is currently without a club after leaving the Kuwait Club.