KUWAIT SC NAMES MIKEL OBI CAPTAIN WITH JERSEY NO 12

Mikel Obi has vowed to lead his new team Kuwait SC to titles this season after being named captain of the side during his unveiling, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.

The 34-year-old, who joined Kuwait SC on a one-year deal after having his deal with Stoke City cancelled by mutual consent, was officially handed the No.12 jersey at the ceremony.

“I’m very happy, extremely happy to be here, “he said at the press conference monitored by PUNCH Sports Extra.

“First I’d like to thank the club president for having me and other foreign players here as well.”

Mikel, who spent a decade at Chelsea and won the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, two Premier League titles, four FA Cups, two Carabao Cups and one Community Shield, promised to use his wealth of experience to help them excel this season.

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“Obviously, we are here to add value to the team. We know what the team demands and we know we have to win games and win trophies. That is why we are here.

“I will use my experience, everything I have to help the team and improve it.”