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Mikel John Obi
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NigeriaArchive goals
5
for Nigeria
Matches scored in
5
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Tournaments
3
most in the African Cup of Nations (2)
Career span
2006–2017
first 2006-01-27 · last 2017-09-01
Counted from the international goal archive — every scorer-credited goal in the matches it covers, 1916 to today. A record of covered matches, not a complete career count; own goals never join a scorer's tally.
Mikel John Obi, also known as John Obi Mikel, is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. — Wikipedia
identity matched to Wikidata · last verified 2026-07-13
Every goal
from the international archive · 5 goals in 5 matches| Date | Opponent | Result | Minutes | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-09-01 |  Cameroon | W4–0(h) | 43' | FIFA World Cup qualification | Uyo |
| 2016-11-12 |  Algeria | W3–1(h) | 41' | FIFA World Cup qualification | Uyo |
| 2013-06-20 |  Uruguay | L1–2(n) | 37' | Confederations Cup | Salvador |
| 2008-01-29 |  Benin | W2–0(n) | 53' | African Cup of Nations | Sekondi |
| 2006-01-27 |  Zimbabwe | W2–0(n) | 60' | African Cup of Nations | Port Said |
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