Bet many would not believe the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu is a football lover.

The astute politician displayed his football knowledge when Super Eagles captain and Chinese club Tianjin TEDA superstar, John Obi Mikel visited him at his Bourdillon, Ikoyi home, Lagos.

He said; “I’m very proud and honoured to receive you (Mikel). I’m a great fan of football even though not much of a fan of your former club (Chelsea). I sincerely tried to watch Chelsea all the time you were there because you are a great talent.”

“Chelsea is not my club but Mikel is my club and we will support his project. I’m a Man United fan to the core. Last weekend, I watched the Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea game with one eye because I’m always envious of Chelsea. I always wish Manchester United beat them. I sympathise with Mikel, his former club had to take a hit from Tottenham.”

“When Mikel was there however, I watched Chelsea each time he was on the pitch with both eyes because he’s a great talent. It’s been a wonderful homecoming for him and we will do everything to support him.”

“My love for Mikel has made me visit Stamford Bridge to watch him in action for the Blues.”

“I’ve been to Chelsea to watch their games because of him (Mikel). I always want him to win, he’s a great midfielder. He’s helped the club a lot, he’s brought the name of the club up, he has the team spirit and camaradene, which made Chelsea proud.”

“Right now I’m going to play my own game, politics. Whatever is happening to Man United, no one club can stay up forever. They’ve set a great record already and we would be back on top. I think we are around number seven in the English Premier League table now. It’s too early in the season to write us off, we will never say die.”