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Mikel: Ex-Super Eagle's jersey number at Kuwait Sporting Club revealed

The West African will be at The Brigadiers for the 2021/22 season with the option of an extension

Ex-Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel is among the players who were unveiled by Kuwait Sporting Club.

The 34-year-old midfielder opted to join the Kuwaiti side on July 1 from Championship side Stoke City. The Brigadiers disclosed the former Chelsea and Trabzonspor star penned a one-year contract that will keep him at the club for the 2021-22 season.

In the unveiling done by the club, the West African will continue wearing the number 12 jersey which he wore during his time with the Blues.