Mikel Obi: Super Eagles legend goes viral on CNN

Super Eagles of Nigeria legend Mikel Obi is back on the social media trends once again.

The former defensive midfielder continues to make headlines for his actions off the pitch.

Mikel Obi has taken to social media to reveal he has been on cable network CNN.

The retired Nigerian football star took to his official social media platforms to celebrate his appearance at a global stage.

Along with the photos from his visit was a message that said, "I had a good chat with CNN yesterday. Thanks for having me guys."

Mikel Obi has been dominant on the trends in recent weeks.

On his Obi One Podcast, Mikel disclosed that during a training session at Chelsea, he got into a heated argument with Florent Malouda.

While they were at Chelsea, they both enjoyed great success and won several awards, including the Premier League title.

Mikel also said extended family members believe he owes them money and threaten to go to the press if he refuses to help them financially.

The former Super Eagles captain made the statement during an episode of Vibes with 5 Podcast with former Manchester United and England legend Rio Ferdinand.

He complained that the extended families and relatives of African footballers feel entitled to the wealth made by the players.

Mikel has been dominating the trends since he appeared on Talksport to talk about Ferguson's disappointment when he turned down Manchester United for Chelsea.

Obi cost £16 million to join Chelsea and was one of the club's highest-paid players during his 11-year stay there.