Nigeria’s super Eagel captain, John Mikel Obi, had a welcome party thrown on his honour by his family as he visits his parents in Nigeria with his Oyinbo wife and children.

Mikel Obi, paid a visit to Nigeria with his Russian partner, Olga Diyachenko and their twin daughters Ava and Mia.

Mikel who plays for Chinese club, Tianjin TEDA, and his family, were pictured with his parents, siblings and relations at a welcome party held for them.

 The player';s partner who was absolutely delighted on how she was welcomed by the family, wrote, "What an amazing day! Thank you for such a warm welcome to all 26 Obis."

The midlfielder shared photos from the event and captioned it: "Family #grandma #gradpa #cousins #Mimi #Ava."

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