AFCON 2013 winner Mikel Obi undergoes mystery surgery at London's Princess Grace Hospital

John Mikel Obi goes under the knife.

AFCON 2013 winner Mikel Obi undergoes mystery surgery at London's Princess Grace Hospital

Izuchukwu Akawor • Izuchukwu Akawor • 16:06 - 22.06.2024

The ex-Super Eagles midfielder and skipper, John Mikel Obi, shared the pictures on his Instagram stories.

Former Chelsea star John Mikel Obi undergoes mystery surgery at London's prestigious Princess Grace Hospital - as the ex-Super Eagles captain shares before and after snaps on Instagram

Mikel Obi has been hitting the headlines for all the wrong reasons lately, but the former Chelsea and Nigeria star has now been spotted undergoing a mysterious medical procedure.

Mikel Obi spotted in crutches

The 37-year-old midfielder, who was a part of the Super Eagles 2013 Africa Cup of Nations winning team, shared a series of Instagram stories from his hospital bed at the prestigious Princess Grace Hospital in London.

In the images, Mikel can be seen in a hospital gown and in bed as well before sharing a video of him leaving the facility on crutches.

Mikel Obi before his surgery at the Princess Grace.
Mikel Obi before his surgery at the Princess Grace.

However, the former Premier League star failed to disclose the nature of his surgery, leaving fans concerned about his wellbeing.

Mikel, who spent over a decade at Stamford Bridge, has endured a tumultuous time in recent months with the former midfielder getting in the bad books of fans over his comments.

Mikel Obi in his hospital bed.
Mikel Obi in his hospital bed.

Despite the attacks he received, the AFCON champion's legion of supporters has rallied behind him, with many taking to social media to wish him a speedy recovery.

As Mikel continues his road to recovery, fans and wellwishers will be eagerly awaiting updates on the former Nigeria captain's condition and the nature of his recent medical procedure.

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