See why Odumodublvck declared John Mikel Obi the greatest Nigerian footballer
Nigerian rapper Tochukwu Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck, has ignited a debate among football fans after declaring former Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi as the greatest Nigerian footballer of all time.
In a series of tweets on March 20, 2025, the Cast hitmaker highlighted pivotal moments in Mikel’s career to support his claim. He specifically referenced Chelsea’s dramatic 2012 UEFA Champions League semi-final against Barcelona, where Mikel shifted to center-back following John Terry’s red card, helping his team secure a historic victory at Camp Nou.
According to Odumodublvck, that night "stamped his place as the greatest ever to kick a ball from Nigeria." He further praised Mikel’s commanding display in the Champions League final against Bayern Munich, calling it a "masterclass" that solidified his legacy on football’s biggest stage.
The rapper emphasized that true greatness in football isn’t determined by reputation but by actual on-field performances. "Football no be by name, na by wetin you actually play," he tweeted, asserting that Mikel’s contributions surpass mere hype.
Odumodublvck also teased an upcoming announcement regarding the release date of his sophomore album, Industry Machine, hinting that Mikel Obi might reveal the news on his Obi One podcast.
His bold assertion has since sparked widespread reactions on social media, with fans debating whether Mikel truly stands above Nigerian football icons like Jay-Jay Okocha, Nwankwo Kanu, and Rashidi Yekini.
THE NIGHT MIKEL TUCKED IN AT CENTER BACK AGAINST BARCELONA AFTER TERRYS RED CARD AT THE CAMP NOU STAMPED HIS PLACE AS THE GREATEST EVER TO KICK A BALL FROM NIGERIA
— INDUSTRY MACHINE ⚙️ (@Odumodublvck_) March 21, 2025
HE THEN WENT ON TO HAVE A MASTERCLASS AGAINST BAYERN AT THE ALLIANZ ARENA IN THE FINAL.
FOOTBALL NO BE BY NAME…
MIKEL
— INDUSTRY MACHINE ⚙️ (@Odumodublvck_) March 21, 2025
LIKE JOHN THE BAPTIST
WILL ANNOUNCE THE COMING OF THE MACHINE.
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