John Obi Mikel surprised everyone during Chelsea’s 2-0 victory over Fulham in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge. The established midfielder in the Blues’ midfield scored a goal, the second for his team, a few minutes from the end of the match.
This goal was notable as it marked Mikel’s first goal in the English Premier League after 185 matches, making it a special moment for the Nigerian midfielder. The achievement was met with excitement and praise, including from his former Chelsea teammate Salomon Kalou. Kalou took to social media to pay tribute to Mikel, posting a photo of the goal and Mikel’s celebration. Kalou’s caption read: “Tchaaiiii. My bobo scored. They gonna learn today #obimikel #chelseafc #africa.”
