May 14, 2026

Mikel Obi’s jersey number at Middlesbrough unveiled

By Farouk Mohammed

John Obi Mikel, Super Eagles player, is set to complete his move to Middlesbrough as his jersey number has been revealed.

Mikel underwent a medical at the English club after agreeing personal terms with the English Championship side on Monday.

The 31-year-old has been handed the number 12 shirt at Middlesbrough and will be unveiled on Wednesday, The Nation reports.

Mikel has spent the past two years at Tianjin TEDA in the Chinese Super League after he later terminated his contract with the club early January 2019.

 

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