Super Eagles legend and former Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel joined representatives from FIFA and sports streaming platform DAZN to ring the NYSE opening bell.
This marked a significant moment in a new partnership aimed at broadening the sport’s global visibility.
Mikel has been one of the selected pundits on DAZN since the beginning of the Club World Cup tournament as he continues to thrive after retirement.
Sharing the experience with his followers on Instagram, Mikel wrote: “What better way to start my day than by joining FIFA and DAZN at the New York Stock Exchange to ring the bell,” adding, “It’s been a true pleasure to be part of this incredible partnership.”
His post was met with widespread acclaim from fans and football enthusiasts, who praised his continued involvement in the sport’s growth off the pitch.
