LCFC_FAN_1995 Posted 14 August 2011 Posted 14 August 2011 Father* link John Mikel Obi’s father has gone missing in the Nigerian city of Jos. Michael Obi, who runs an interstate transport company, did not return home from work on Friday evening and has not been seen since. Calls to his cellphone went unanswered all of Friday, and by Saturday, the phone was no longer reachable. Mikel was informed on Saturday morning shortly before traveling with the Chelsea squad for Sunday’s Premier League meeting with Stoke. It is not clear as yet if it is an abduction, the player's manager John Shittu told KickOffNigeria.com. “At the moment we have not heard from Mikel's father, or anyone else, so we don't know what it is. At this point, we only consider him missing,” Shittu told KickOffNigeria.com. Although the midfielder saw out all 90 minutes of Chelsea's 0-0 draw with Stoke, Shittu said the 24-year old is devastated. “He us totally devastated. We were not sure whether to tell him before the game. But after speaking to the manager, and Mike Emenalo, we agreed that he had a right to be informed if such a serious incident. “He was under a lot of stress, but he showed a lot of character and mental strength to play against Stoke.”
Jaspa Posted 15 August 2011 Posted 15 August 2011 That's not funny! Jesus He's probably being raped by Viagra fueled Camels whilst havin his gonads warmed up by a car battery! And you laugh!!
MikeyT Posted 15 August 2011 Posted 15 August 2011 John Obi Mikel played for Chelsea on Sunday despite being informed that his father had been abducted. The Blues midfielder was aware that his father had been kidnapped in his native Nigeria, but agreed to take part in a goalless draw with Stoke. Michael Obi, who runs an interstate transport company in Jos, went missing on Friday. Various efforts to make contact with him came to nothing, with his mobile phone becoming unreachable on Saturday. Mikel's representatives, Sport Entertainment and Media Group, made him aware of the situation, allowing him to make a decision on his involvement at the Britannia Stadium. A statement from SEM read: "SEM confirms that client John Obi Mikel's father was abducted in Nigeria on Friday, August 10. "Thus far no ransom (demand) has been received. Mikel was informed by his manager prior to the Stoke v Chelsea match and decided to play so as not to let down his team and family." Devastated Mikel's agent John Ola Shittu praised his client for the character he showed in turning out against the Potters. "He is totally devastated. We were not sure whether to tell him before the game," he told KickOffNigeria.com. "But after speaking to the manager (Andre Villas-Boas) and Mike Emenalo (Chelsea's sporting director) we agreed that he had a right to be informed of such a serious incident. "He was under a lot of stress but he showed a lot of character and mental strength to play against Stoke." Mikel is not the first Premier League player to have a family member abducted in Nigeria. In July 2008 the elder brother of Everton defender Joseph Yobo was kidnapped in Port Harcourt. Nornu Yobo was released after 10 days but it was never made clear whether a ransom was paid.
Fox92 Posted 16 August 2011 Posted 16 August 2011 I remember when Wilan Palicious' brother was killed even though the Tottenham midfielder was paying money to the abductors. You'd think we all the money Mikel is on, he'd have brought his dad a nice little flat in London or something, unless he didn't want to move.
Amin Posted 16 August 2011 Posted 16 August 2011 I remember when Wilan Palicious' brother was killed even though the Tottenham midfielder was paying money to the abductors. You'd think we all the money Mikel is on, he'd have brought his dad a nice little flat in London or something, unless he didn't want to move. Probably the case.
DB11 Posted 17 August 2011 Posted 17 August 2011 He's in my fantasy football team Hope his father is found so it doesn't affect his play.
Jack Posted 17 August 2011 Posted 17 August 2011 He's in my fantasy football team Hope his father is found so it doesn't affect his play. I suppose that's the most important thing..
z-layrex Posted 17 August 2011 Posted 17 August 2011 **** Africa, nothing good ever happens there. I bet this will have a tragic ending too.
Amin Posted 18 August 2011 Posted 18 August 2011 The abductors have set a ransom fee: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/14551428.stm
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