Mikel Obi Debuts For Trabzonspor, Gets Yellow Card

By Sydney Elike9 August 20191 min read

Nigerian footballer,John Obi Mikel, has debuted for Turkish club,Trabzonspor.

The formerSuper EaglesCaptain was named in the starting line-up that played againstSparta Prague and played for forty-five minutes before being replaced.

The match, which took place atGenerali Arenaon Thursday, August 8, ended in a draw.

Mikelwas given a yellow card in the 32^nd minute after a foul onGuelor Kanga, conceding a free-kick.

Sparta Praguehad been in the lead up till the 84^th minute beforeSoerloth,Mikel’s replacement, netted the equalizer.

John Obi Mikel joinedTrabzonsporin July 2019 on a free transfer after a short-term deal withMiddlesbrough.

Mikelhas played 88 times forNigeria, scoring 6 goals.

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