Footballer Mikel John Obi has revealed that he is married to his Russian woman, Diyachenko who already has two kids with him. They currently live together in China.
Mikel and his wife Diyachenko reportedly started dating in 2013 after meeting in London where her late millionaire father ran a chain of businesses. It is not clear when they got married but the couple welcomed twin daughters Ava and Mia in September 2016.
Following his move to China to play for Tianjin TEDA, Mikel Obi has moved his family from their former base in London to stay with him in China. He recently shared a photo on Instagram of his daughters first day at Nursery school.
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The father of two surely is enjoying fatherhood and performs his duties as a loving husband and father to his kids. He stops at nothing to share photos of him and his kids having interesting daddy and daughters time.
He revealed his marital status in a recent interview with FIFA . He also said that his wife and many of their relatives and friends are from Russia and they would not be happy with him if Nigeria fails to qualify for the next World cup.
“My wife is Russian,and many of our relatives and friends are from Russia. They are all expecting Nigeria to qualify for the next World Cup. I think they will kill me if I fail them.”
For the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the Super Eagles are in good position, topping Group B of the CAF qualifiers. He has not played for the Super Eagles in 2017 and is hoping to return for Nigeria’s double header against Cameroon in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
The doting father has played in just one FIFA World Cup tournament, Brazil 2014, missing the 2010 edition in South Africa due to injury. We hope we qualify for the next World so love can rain in Mike’ls family. lol!
Good for him and his family.
Good for them