Mikel Obi celebrates only Premier League goal for Chelsea
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After criticizing Nicolas Jackson, Mikel Obi celebrates scoring his only Premier League goal for Chelsea 11 years ago against Fulham.

Mikel Obi celebrates only Premier League goal for Chelsea

Tosin Abayomi 18:55 - 21.09.2024

After criticizing Nicolas Jackson, Mikel Obi celebrates scoring his only Premier League goal for Chelsea 11 years ago against Fulham.

Super Eagles of Nigeria legend Mikel Obi has cause for celebration.

His beloved Chelsea side recorded a 3-0 victory away against West Ham in a Premier League London derby on Saturday, September 21, 2024.

Mikel Obi celebrates only Premier League goal for Chelsea

Mikel Obi needed 185 games to score his first and only Premier League goal for Chelsea.

After criticizing Nicolas Jackson, Mikel Obi celebrates scoring his only Premier League goal for Chelsea 11 years ago against Fulham.
After criticizing Nicolas Jackson, Mikel Obi celebrates scoring his only Premier League goal for Chelsea 11 years ago against Fulham.

After a lengthy transfer battle between the London Club and Manchester United FC, Obi joined Chelsea FC in 2006.

Under then-manager Jose Mourinho, Obi was moved from an attacking midfield role to a more reserved defensive midfield one.

Over his 11 years at Chelsea FC, it was uncommon to see Obi's name on the goal scorers sheet.

After criticizing Nicolas Jackson, Mikel Obi celebrates scoring his only Premier League goal for Chelsea 11 years ago against Fulham.
After criticizing Nicolas Jackson, Mikel Obi celebrates scoring his only Premier League goal for Chelsea 11 years ago against Fulham.

On September 21, 2013, in a Premier League London derby against Fulham, Obi scored a goal despite his goal drought.

That fateful day when Frank Lampard crossed the ball into the Fulham area was remembered because the midfielder was involved in a corner kick.

After that, John Terry headed the ball over the goal's face, and Obi scored with a half-volley.

After criticizing Nicolas Jackson, Mikel Obi celebrates scoring his only Premier League goal for Chelsea 11 years ago against Fulham.
After criticizing Nicolas Jackson, Mikel Obi celebrates scoring his only Premier League goal for Chelsea 11 years ago against Fulham.

The Jose Mourinho-led Chelsea FC ended a four-game losing streak with a 2-0 victory thanks to that goal in the 84th minute.

Eleven years later, he celebrated the goal on his official Instagram account with a video.

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