Middlesbrough fans have described Mikel Obi as the Zidane of African football and composed an anthem for him after his spectacular performance in Middlesbrough’s 1-0 away win over Blackburn Rovers in the English Championship on Sunday.

Mikel’s performance in the game was rated 6.8, after winning three duels, won four long balls and had one shot blocked according to match statistics.

As recorded by football statistics website, whoscored.com, made one tackle, struck one shot and had a pass success rate of ninety per cent.

In all, Mikel made 63 touches, he had 52 passes attempted and 47 passes completed.

His terrific performance also led his club to describe him as a “Rolls-Royce of a Midfielder on its official Twitter handle.

The Super Eagles captain, recently moved from China to England, which many perceived may be a wrong move.

“We’ve got Mikel,

John Obi Mikel,

I just don’t think you understand.

The midfield man, the African Zidane,

Oh we’ve got John Obi Mikel” #UTB

God, I love this guy” are the lyrics of the new Mikel anthem, composed by Boro fans.

 

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Middlesbrough is crazy about Mikel pic.twitter.com/P1SKTN0jeh

— Obalusi Ebenezer (@EbenezerObalusi) February 18, 2019

This literally Gave me goosebumps?
If we dont appreciate ours, others will..

Middlesbrough fans hailing John Obi Mikel as the African Zidanepic.twitter.com/M5q0MIyLG0

— CLINTON ? (@Clinton_Vice_B) February 17, 2019

A Rolls-Royce of a midfielder ?

WE’VE GOT MIKEL ? #UTB pic.twitter.com/uZoY4YzJMe

— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) February 17, 2019

One player i have always felt didn’t attain 10% of his potential is John Obi Mikel, the lad was absolutely phenomenal at the U-20 world cup in Holland in 2005. Outclassing the likes of Messi and Tony Kroos in the competition. pic.twitter.com/bwAFT3Zp68

— Ajijola Habeeb (@ajijolahb) February 18, 2019

“We’ve got Mikel
John Obi Mikel

I just don’t think you understand

This midfield man,
The African Zidane,

We’ve got John Obi Mikel.”

The coolest shit I’ve heard in years. pic.twitter.com/E6jQkCxPVy

— Pastor Mrs Ola ?? (@adeola_adereti) February 18, 2019

Some stupid Nigerian will still come and say Mikel is not a good midfield etc and compare him to some dumbass players all in the name of Goals forgetting that Mikel has more trophies than Arsenal and some other clubs.

— Coolestkidoflagos (@Coolestkidofla1) February 18, 2019

United fans lmaoooo
What do you know about the Chelsea Fanbase? Mikel that was one of our best players at the UCL. When he was leaving the club, everyone Praised him. Mourinho loves him, Chelsea fans love him. We even have a song for him at the bridge. This is utter BS. ?? https://t.co/Lhe9k0bK1E

— Adeola (@naijafoo) February 18, 2019

Middlesbrough Fans Hailing and chanting praises to Jon Obi Mikel.
Something Chelsea fans couldn’t do for over 12+ year.
The call him Our African Zidane
The call him Our Midfield King.

Regardless of him play in the Championship, he is better than Jorginho + Barkley + Kovacic! pic.twitter.com/9ynCipZhdJ

— Zoba Man Utd ? (@OffficialZoba) February 17, 2019

To the untrained eye, Mikel Jon Obi (cheers lads @boro) looks like a lazy bastard who doesn’t break sweat. After a while you realise he’s just a million miles better than everyone else and doesn’t need to pic.twitter.com/E0ZqO87ADZ

— Barry Cellnet (@BarryCellnet) February 17, 2019

Middlesbrough Fans Hailing and chanting praises to Jon Obi Mikel.
Something Chelsea fans couldn’t do for over 12+ year.
The call him Our African Zidane
The call him Our Midfield King.

Regardless of him play in the Championship, he is better than Jorginho + Barkley + Kovacic! pic.twitter.com/9ynCipZhdJ

— Zoba Man Utd ? (@OffficialZoba) February 17, 2019

John Obi Mikel for Middlesbrough ? BlackBurn

• 63 touches
• 52 passes attempted
• 47 passes completed
• 1 key pass
• 2 dribbles won

Boss. pic.twitter.com/142YBAMNsA

— Soar Super Eagles ??? (@SoarSuperEagles) February 17, 2019

John Obi Mikel is the best player in the championship, and I will argue all night long with anyone who disagrees, blokes different class

— Jamie Lake-Varley (@VarleyLake) February 17, 2019

See John Obi Mikel receiving the appreciation he deserves. pic.twitter.com/LDco2XelBQ

— Biscuit Oliva (@FriedRiceJim) February 17, 2019

Let’s settle this once and for all.

RETWEET for MIKEL ?

LIKE for JORGINHO ? pic.twitter.com/di9gttvoWe

— BabyFaced Assasin. (@Funnycator1) February 18, 2019

Cos they once try to make us bliv Song was better than Mikel,but since Mikel is serving a living God he shamed them by proving that he is better than the whole of Arsenal players,fans,coach,Board,the stadium including the arsenal logo ???.

— Coolestkidoflagos (@Coolestkidofla1) February 18, 2019

Middlesbrough Fans Hailing and chanting praises to Jon Obi Mikel.
Something Chelsea fans couldn’t do for over 12+ year.
The call him Our African Zidane
The call him Our Midfield King.
Regardless of him play in the Championship#MondayMotivation #Zidane pic.twitter.com/eVhjJXcAiq

— AbduRRazaq?️ (@drazaq0) February 18, 2019

Middlesbrough Fans Hailing and chanting praises to Jon Obi Mikel.
Something Chelsea fans couldn’t do for over 12+ year.
The call him Our African Zidane
The call him Our Midfield King.
Regardless of him play in the Championship#MondayMotivation #Zidane pic.twitter.com/eVhjJXcAiq

— AbduRRazaq?️ (@drazaq0) February 18, 2019

John Obi Mikel is better than Jorginho

John Obi Mikel is better than Jorginho

John Obi Mikel is better than Jorginho

John Obi Mikel is better than Jorginho

John Obi Mikel is better than Jorginho

John Obi Mikel is better than Jorginho#Middlesbrough
African zidane

— BabyFaced Assasin. (@Funnycator1) February 18, 2019