Mikel Obi: Super Eagles legend shines at Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Mikel Obi has gone viral again for his involvement with Formula One in Abu Dhabi. Instagram/Mikel Obi

Mikel Obi: Super Eagles legend shines at Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Tosin Abayomi 13:20 - 27.11.2023

Now based in the Middle East, Super Eagles legend Mikel Obi is among the big stars.

Super Eagles of Nigeria legend Mikel Obi is again back on the social media trends.

The former Chelsea has gone viral again for his involvement with Formula One.

Mikel Obi and Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

When Formula One visits the capital of the United Arab Emirates for the yearly Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, a number of well-known figures attend.

Celebrities, including actors, models, and athletes, enjoy the spotlight off the driving line, but they also watch from the observation decks.

Mikel Obi has gone viral again for his involvement with Formula One in Abu Dhabi. Instagram/Mikel Obi
Mikel Obi has gone viral again for his involvement with Formula One in Abu Dhabi. Instagram/Mikel Obi

Many F1 fans descended on Yas Marina Circuit, in addition to A-list performers like Chris Brown and Shania Twain who headlined the post-race festivities.

Priyanka Chopra, an Indian actress, Chris and Liam Hemsworth, who are frequent visitors to the United Arab Emirates, and model Naomi Campbell were among the few VIPs that welcomed the seven-time British world champion Hamilton during his grid walk.

Maria Sharapova, a former tennis star, was also present, Japanese racer Yuki Tsunoda, British actor Jason Statham was also spotted on the circuits.

Mikel Obi has gone viral again for his involvement with Formula One in Abu Dhabi. Instagram/Mikel Obi
Mikel Obi has gone viral again for his involvement with Formula One in Abu Dhabi. Instagram/Mikel Obi

Chinese-American actress Liu Yifei, football stars Kevin De Bruyne, Paul Pogba, and Brazilian icon Ronaldo, and tennis player Ons Jabeur from Tunisia are among the other well-known figures who made an appearance in the UAE capital this year.

Mikel took to his official social media platforms to show off his attendance.

This comes after Mikel went viral for his appearance on CNN.

Mikel Obi on the trends

Mikel Obi has been dominant on the trends in recent weeks.

On his Obi One Podcast, Mikel disclosed that during a training session at Chelsea, he got into a heated argument with Florent Malouda.

Mikel Obi has taken to social media to reveal he has been on cable network CNN.
Mikel Obi has taken to social media to reveal he has been on cable network CNN.

While they were at Chelsea, they both enjoyed great success and won several awards, including the Premier League title.

Mikel also said extended family members believe he owes them money and threaten to go to the press if he refuses to help them financially.

The former Super Eagles captain made the statement during an episode of Vibes with 5 Podcast with former Manchester United and England legend Rio Ferdinand.

Mikel Obi has taken to social media to reveal he has been on cable network CNN.
Mikel Obi has taken to social media to reveal he has been on cable network CNN.

He complained that the extended families and relatives of African footballers feel entitled to the wealth made by the players.

Mikel has been dominating the trends since he appeared on Talksport to talk about Ferguson's disappointment when he turned down Manchester United for Chelsea.

Obi cost £16 million to join Chelsea and was one of the club's highest-paid players during his 11-year stay there.

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