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Mikel Obi Debuts For Trabzonspor, Gets Yellow Card

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Mikel Obi Debuts For Trabzonspor, Gets Yellow Card

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

The former Super Eagles Captain was named in the starting line-up that played against Sparta Prague and played for forty-five minutes before being replaced.

The match, which took place at Generali Arena on Thursday, August 8, ended in a draw.

Mikel was given a yellow card in the 32nd minute after a foul on Guelor Kanga, conceding a free-kick.

Sparta Prague had been in the lead up till the 84th minute before Soerloth, Mikel’s replacement, netted the equalizer.

John Obi Mikel joined Trabzonspor in July 2019 on a free transfer after a short-term deal with Middlesbrough.

Mikel has played 88 times for Nigeria, scoring 6 goals.  

 

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