The former Nigeria international made the revelation on Oliseh in a recent episode of The Obi One podcast.
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He also appointed Rapper, Jude Abaga, popularly known as MI, as Honorary Adviser on Entertainment and Creativity.
Mikel had impressed at the FIFA Under-17 World Championships for Nigeria, but he couldn’t move to the Premier League until he was 18 years old.
The midfielder, who retired last week at the age of 35, was the subject of a bitter dispute between the Red Devils and the Blues in 2005, before signing for the latter the following year.
The former Chelsea striker, who enjoyed a lot of success alongside him with the Blues congratulated him on a stellar career with an Instagram post.
Obi made the announcement on his official Instagram account Tuesday.
Mikel was only bested by Argentine magician, Lionel Messi, at the 2005 Under-20 World Cup in the Netherlands.
Mikel while speaking at a media parley on Monday in Lagos to herald the three-day talent hunt programme, revealed that a lot has been put into the talent hunt programme.
The ex-Super Eagles star started out as an academy player in Jos, Plateau State and rose to the highest level.
As one of the most famous referees in the Premier League, he has had his fair share of incidents over the years.
It will be recalled that the former Chelsea man joined Kuwait SC during the summer transfer season from Stoke City.
The 76-year-old was said to have died at Sacred Hearts Catholic Hospital in Abeokuta, Ogun State during after a brief illness.
The Foxes make the trip to the bet365 Stadium sitting third in the top flight, while opponents Stoke are eighth in the Championship.
The 33-year-old, who won the Champions League with Chelsea in 2012, is currently without a club having left Turkish side Trabzonspor by mutual consent in March.
The 33-year-old left title-chasing Trabzonspor in March by mutual consent.
He, however, revealed that despite his affection for the Nigerian star, the experienced defensive midfielder would not be joining up with the Serie A side as the club is satisfied with their transfer dealings ahead of the new season.
Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg has revealed five of the most annoying players he has come across as an official.
Former Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi, is on the radar of top Mexican clubs, including league champions Monterrey.
Former Super Eagles’ striker, Yakubu Aiyegbeni, has rated Sunday Oliseh as a better midfielder ahead of John Obi Mikel.
Former Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi, may join Brazilian Serie A club, Botafogo, on an 18-month deal.