Rapper Odumodublvck has stirred up controversy with claim that Mikel Obi is the greatest Nigerian footballer of all time.
The statement, made on X, has drawn a mix of reactions from fans and critics.
“Mikel Obi is the greatest Nigerian footballer of all time,” he wrote.
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While some agreed with Odumodublvck’s assessment, others argued that legendary players like Rashidi Yekini, Kanu Nwankwo, and Austin Jay-Jay Okocha deserve the title.
@GideonGeorge, countered: “Mikel is not the greatest but the most successful, the greatest is Okocha.”
@mmakachi, added: “You know wetin be greatest? Him no even near Stephen Keshi or Chairman Christian Chukwu.”
@OddFeature__ argued: “On paper with stats perhaps, but on the pitch it can only be one answer and ‘he was so good they named him twice’.. Thank you sir for your time
@Akinscoat added: “Where do you want to leave the likes of Stephen Kechi, Austin Jay Jay Okocha, Nwankwo Kanu, Peter Rufai, Ikesoromu, etc?”
@FemiBloomberg wrote: “Kanu Nwankwo is Nigeria’s greatest and most decorated footballer”.
Mikel Obi’s impressive career achievements, including multiple titles with Chelsea and international successes, have added fuel to the debate.