John Obi Mikel | PERSON

ANGOLA, LUANDA - JANUARY 28: Assistant referee Enock Molefe (L) looks as Anthony Annan (L) of Ghana and John Obi Mikel of Nigeria compete for the ball during the Africa Cup of Nations semi final match between Ghana and Nigeria at the November 11 Stadium on January 28, 2010 in Luanda, Angola.

LUBANGO, ANGOLA - JANUARY 25: John Obi Mikel and Nwankwo Kanu of Nigeria celebrates a penalty shootout during the Africa Cup of Nations Quarter Final match between Zambia and Nigeria from the Alto da Chela Stadium on January 25, 2010 in Lubango, Angola.

LUBANGO, ANGOLA - JANUARY 25: John Obi Mikel of Nigeria and Chris Katongo of Zambia during the Africa Cup of Nations Quarter Final match between Zambia and Nigeria from the Alto da Chela Stadium on January 25, 2010 in Lubango, Angola.

LUBANGO, ANGOLA - JANUARY 25: John Obi Mikel of Nigeria and Chris Katongo of Zambia during the Africa Cup of Nations Quarter Final match between Zambia and Nigeria from the Alto da Chela Stadium on January 25, 2010 in Lubango, Angola.

LUBANGO, ANGOLA - JANUARY 25: John Obi Mikel of Nigeria during the Africa Cup of Nations Quarter Final match between Zambia and Nigeria from the Alto da Chela Stadium on January 25, 2010 in Lubango, Angola.

LUBANGO, ANGOLA - JANUARY 25: John Obi Mikel of Nigeria during the Africa Cup of Nations Quarter Final match between Zambia and Nigeria from the Alto da Chela Stadium on January 25, 2010 in Lubango, Angola.

LUBANGO, ANGOLA - JANUARY 25: John Obi Mikel of Nigeria with Standard bank player escort during the Africa Cup of Nations Quarter Final match between Zambia and Nigeria from the Alto da Chela Stadium on January 25, 2010 in Lubango, Angola.

LUBANGO, ANGOLA - JANUARY 25: John Obi Mikel of Nigeriawith Standard bank player escort during the Africa Cup of Nations Quarter Final match between Zambia and Nigeria from the Alto da Chela Stadium on January 25, 2010 in Lubango, Angola.

LUBANGO, ANGOLA - JANUARY 25: William Njobvu of Zambia and John Obi Mikel of Nigeria during the Africa Cup of Nations Quarter Final match between Zambia and Nigeria from the Alto da Chela Stadium on January 25, 2010 in Lubango, Angola.

LUBANGO, ANGOLA - JANUARY 25: William Njobvu of Zambia and John Obi Mikel of Nigeria during the Africa Cup of Nations Quarter Final match between Zambia and Nigeria from the Alto da Chela Stadium on January 25, 2010 in Lubango, Angola.

LUBANGO, ANGOLA - JANUARY 25: John Obi Mikel and the Nigerian team pray prior to the Africa Cup of Nations Quarter Final match between Zambia and Nigeria from the Alto da Chela Stadium on January 25, 2010 in Lubango, Angola.

Nigeria's goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama is hugged by teammate John Obi Mikel, right, and an unidentified team staff member as they celebrate Nigeria's win over Zambia in their African Cup of Nations quarterfinal match, at Tundavala Stadium in Lubango, Angola Monday, Jan. 25, 2010. Two-time champion Nigeria beat Zambia 5-4 on penalties to advance to the semifinals.

LUBANGO, ANGOLA - JANUARY 20: Obafemi Martins of Nigeria celebrates his goal with John Obi Mikel and Obinna Nsofor during the African Nations Cup Group C match between Nigeria and Mozambique, at the Alto da Chela Stadium on January 20, 2010 in Lubango, Angola.

LUBANGO, ANGOLA - JANUARY 20: John Obi Mikel of Nigeria in action during the African Nations Cup Group C match between Nigeria and Mozambique, at the Alto da Chela Stadium on January 20, 2010 in Lubango, Angola.

LUBANGO, ANGOLA - JANUARY 20: John Obi Mikel of Nigeria takes a corner during the African Nations Cup Group C match between Nigeria and Mozambique, at the Alto da Chela Stadium on January 20, 2010 in Lubango, Angola.

Nigeria's John Obi Mikel is brought down by a tackle from Mozambique's Simao, in their African Cup of Nations Group C soccer match at Tundavala Stadium in Lubango, Angola Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010. Nigeria defeated Mozambique 3-0 to advance to the quarter-final round.

Nigeria's John Obi Mikel, left, challenges Mozambique's Simao in their African Cup of Nations Group C soccer match at Tundavala Stadium in Lubango, Angola Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010.

Nigeria's team, front row, from left, Kalu Uche, Chinedu Obasi, Peter Odemwingie, Yusuf Mohammed, and goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama and back row, from left, Elderson Echiejile, John Obi Mikel, Dickson Etuhu, Yakubu Aiyegbeni, Danny Shittu and captain Joseph Yobo before their African Cup of Nations Group C soccer match against Benin at the Ombaka National Stadium in Benguela, Angola, Saturday Jan. 16, 2010.

Nigeria's John Obi Mikel, center, defends against Benin's Mouri Ogoubiyi, left, during their African Cup of Nations Group C soccer match at the Ombaka National Stadium in Benguela, Angola, Saturday Jan. 16, 2010.

Nigeria's John Obi Mikel attacks during training in Benguela, Angola, Friday Jan. 15, 2010, ahead of their African Cup of Nations Group C soccer match against Benin on Saturday Jan 16, 2010.