Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has completed a surprise move to the Middle East by signing for Kuwaiti Premier League club Al Kuwait SC. Mikel returned to England last August after he terminated his contract with Turkish Super Lig club Trabzonspor over a disagreement regarding the coronavirus pandemic. xThe club finished third in the Premier League last season behind Al-Qadsia and leaders Al-Arabi. Mikel is not new to Asian football having previously spent two years in the Chinese Super League with Tianjin Teda from January 2017 to January 2019. The Nigerian legend won several laurels including the Uefa Champions League, Uefa Europa League, the Premier League, FA Cup, and League Cup in his 11-year stay with Chelsea.

Source: The Guardian July 02, 2021 11:15 UTC