Nigerian Super Eagles and Chelsea Football Club of England international midfielder, John Michael Nchekwube Obinna,commonly called Mikel Obi, is 27 years old yesterday.
Mikel was born on the 22nd of April, 1987, in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, to Igbo parents. The precociously talented lad started his official football career at the age of 12 when he was picked from over 3000 young talents to play in Pepsi Football Academy.