Mikel to retain number 12 jersey at new club

Former Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi will wear the number 12 jersey for his new club after he was officially unveiled as a Kuwait Sporting Club (Kuwait SC) player.

Mikel wore the number 12 jersey throughout his time at Chelsea.

The defensive midfielder joined the Kuwait club on a one-year deal from Stoke City.

It was a surprise move as he had just signed a one-year contract extension with the Potters. The deal takes Mikel back to Asia, having played for Chinese Super League club Tianjin Jinmen Tiger between 2017-2019, Soccernet.ng said.

In his address at his unveiling, Mikel expressed his happiness, stating he hopes to win trophies at the club. Mikel’s mission will be to help the club win back the Kuwait Premier League title they lost to Al-Arabi SC last season.

He has already started training with his new teammates ahead of the new season.