Mikel: Makelele Is My Mentor 

Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has described former France international Claude Makelele as his mentor.

Recall that both Mikel and Makelele played together at Chelsea under Jose Mourinho.

In a chat with The Obi One Podcast, Mikel stated that Makelele is the greatest player that has ever played in that position.

He said that Makelele was integral in every game for Chelsea, adding that without him, the midfield won’t stand.

“My mentor, my idol in my position that I played. For me, he is the greatest that has ever played in that position. You must be doing something right if you have a position named after you,” Mikel said.