China FA Cup: Mikel Crashes with Club
Nigeria’s Mikel Obi was missing on Wednesday as Tianjin TEDA crashed out of the Chinese FA Cup following a 1-0 defeat to Beijing Guoan in the fifth round of the competition.
Nigeria’s Mikel Obi was missing on Wednesday as Tianjin TEDA crashed out of the Chinese FA Cup following a 1-0 defeat to Beijing Guoan in the fifth round of the competition.
Jonatan Soriano was the match winner for Beijing Guoan. The Spanish forward scored the only goal of the encounter in the 69th minute.
Last week, Obi was missing when Tianjin defeated Wuhan Zall 6-5 on penalties in the fourth round.
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Obi now joins compatriot, Odion Ighalo whose club, Changchun Yatai striker crashed out last week.
The Super Eagles and Tianjin captain has scored one goal in eight games in the Chinese Super League this season.
He is expected back in action against Guizhou Zhicheng in a league clash on Sunday.