John Mikel Obi, former captain of the Super Eagles and Chelsea midfielder, shares his top guest pick from the Obi One podcast
John Mikel Obi, the celebrated Nigerian footballer, has disclosed his favourite guest on his acclaimed show, The Obi One Podcast. Interestingly, the Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, despite his rising international profile, did not make Mikel’s top choice.
Having hosted a remarkable array of football legends, Mikel highlighted two former Chelsea teammates as his most memorable interviewees.
Chelsea legends dominate Mikel’s favourite guest list
During a recent discussion, the ex-Chelsea and Nigerian midfielder reflected on his podcast experiences, revealing that although many guests left a lasting impression, two stood out distinctly.
“José Mourinho was one of my best guests. He brought incredible insights and we had a fantastic dialogue. Also, John Terry, who was actually my very first guest. So for me, it’s definitely José Mourinho and John Terry,” Mikel shared candidly.
This announcement surprised many fans who anticipated Victor Osimhen to be among Mikel’s favourites, especially after the striker’s engaging episode on the show.
Mikel’s strong ties with Mourinho and Terry stem from their pivotal roles during his Chelsea tenure, where he spent over ten years, securing two Premier League titles, four FA Cups, the 2012 Champions League, and the 2013 Europa League.
Their intertwined history sheds light on Mikel’s admiration. Mourinho was the manager who signed him to Stamford Bridge in 2006, while Terry captained the team throughout most of Mikel’s career at the club.
From midfield maestro to podcast host: Mikel Obi’s new chapter
Since hanging up his boots in 2022, Mikel has embraced the media landscape, using The Obi One Podcast as a platform to engage with fans and football peers.
Co-hosted alongside Chris McHardy, the podcast has rapidly gained traction as one of Africa’s premier football shows, blending candid stories, wit, and profound insights from Mikel’s distinguished career.
The guest roster boasts illustrious names such as Carlo Ancelotti, Frank Lampard, Petr Čech, Eden Hazard, Roberto Di Matteo, Florent Malouda, Ryan Babel, Oscar, and Gianfranco Zola.
Having experienced the highs of winning trophies under Mourinho’s leadership and captaining Nigeria to the 2013 AFCON triumph, Mikel now offers fans an exclusive glimpse into the figures who influenced his extraordinary journey through his podcast platform.