BREAKING: Mikel Obi retires from football

Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has announced his retirement from professional football after 20 years.

Obi disclosed his retirement on Tuesday via his social media account.

Mikel started his career with a local club, Plateau United, before joining a Norwegian club, Lyn Oslo, at the age of 17 in 2004.

He has impressively won medals for both club and country.