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Mikel Obi undergoes surgery in UK hospital

Mikel Obi undergoes surgery in UK hospital

Former Super Eagles and Chelsea FC  footballer, Mikel Obi, says he recently underwent surgery at the Princess Grace Hospital in the United Kingdom.

Obi who shared the photos on his Instagram handle did not disclose the nature of the surgery he went for.

The former professional aged 37, began his career with local club Plateau United, before joining Norwegian club Lyn at the age of 17 in 2004.

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He switched to Chelsea in 2006 where he played as a defensive midfielder.  Obi spent 11 years in Chelsea where he won  two Premier League titles, four FA Cups, and the 2011–12 Champions League.

He  later played briefly for Tianjin TEDA, Middlesbrough, Trabzonspor and Stoke City.

He played both in the age grade and senior  teams for Nigeria over a period of 14 years between 2005 and 2019.

Mikel Obi undergoes surgery in UK hospital

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