John Obi Mikel- Wins Africa player Award

Chelsea of England and Nigeria Super Eagles midfielder, Mikel Obi, has won the English Premier League’s African Player of the Month of December.

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The Super Eagles’ star was ahead of West Ham’s Cameroonian Alex Song and Southampton striker, Senegalese Sadio Mane in a vote made by the organizers New African Soccer.

“Mikel who has endured a various criticism recently and difficult start to the season, falling down the pecking order in a star-studded Chelsea team that is riding high in the Premier League. After all, we all know that no one likes changing a winning team. However, the spirit of professionalism which he displayed in waiting for his chance, and taking it well with some solid performances in a difficult month, tipped the award for December.”