Mikel’s wife Diyachenko is from Russia and with the World Cup holding in her home country, she and her family are looking forward to hosting the Super Eagles.
"My wife is Russian and many of our relatives and friends are from Russia. They are all expecting Nigeria to qualify for the next World Cup. I think they will kill me if I fail them," the midfielder told FIFA official website.
Mikel and his wife Diyachenko reportedly started dating in 2013 after meeting in London where her late millionaire father ran a chain of businesses.
It is not clear when they got married but the couple welcomed twin daughters Ava and Mia in September 2016.
Following his move to China to play for Tianjin TEDA, Mikel Obi has moved his family from their former base in London to stay with him in China.
For the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the Super Eagles are in good position, topping Group B of the CAF qualifiers.
He has not played for the Super Eagles in 2017 and is hoping to return for Nigeria’s double header against Cameroon in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Mikel has played in just one FIFA World Cup tournament, Brazil 2014, missing the 2010 edition in South Africa due to injury.
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ReplyDeleteThey ain't married jare,he just didn't want to refer to her as a baby mama.
DeleteSo you guys better put more effort nwamama
ReplyDeleteGood luck to him and his team
ReplyDeleteBench warmer
ReplyDeleteHmmmm!!
ReplyDeleteI pray Cameroon should win the match. Nigeria will never qualify. Yimu
ReplyDeleteWife??.???
ReplyDeleteWhen
They're not legally married now, Mr Obi, she's your baby mama
ReplyDelete*Larry was here*
So because he didn't announce it on social media? What if this is his own way of announcing their marriage.
DeleteMikel maintained her because of her background, so he is not a looser. After his career finished, you will see he will dump the lady, how can he marry her and she is not yet bearing his name. He just honour her
DeleteHow do u know they r not legally married. Do u follow dem around every where they go. What if dem go court marry yesterday.
ReplyDeleteIt started with African americans...and got to Africa as with most things. Blackmen become successful and run to white women. Whatsup with our black queens? There's got to be something...whatever it is I hope these queens will help revert in good time.
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