Mikel Obi has described his first-ever EPL goal as a bonus after Chelsea beat Fulham 2-0 to shoot to the top of the table.
Mikel hit target in the 84th minute to seal victory for “The Blues.”
It was the Nigeria midfielder’s first league goal in 185 appearances for Chelsea, who he joined in 2006.
His last goal for Chelsea was in a Carling Cup game against Macclesfield in January 2007.
“It was good. But I think today’s game was all about winning. You know we lost two games in a row and today I am glad we got the three points,” said Mikel.
“As for my goal, it was just a bonus. I am pretty happy, it’s been a long time and the guys in the locker room would say to me that I score in the national team and don’t score for Chelsea.
“So, I mean it’s good for me to get a goal here today, I mean my first Premier Leaguegoal, I have scored in the FA cup a couple of times, but I am very happy today.”
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho said, “Good for him, good for us. It’s good for his confidence. He played well, giving balance to the team.”
Ex-Nigeria stars Jonathan Akpoborie and Nwankwo Kanu saluted the effort as “classical.”
Kanu said it was an important goal which confirmed Chelsea’s victory.
“Congrats Mikel, what a good goal and when they need it. Keep it up and keep going Onyegwu,” Kanu tweeted.
Former VfB Stuttgart striker Jonathan Akpoborie said Mikel was clinical in front of goal.
“It was a classical goal and clinical finish by Mikel,” Akpoborie told MTNFootball.com