Former Chelsea captain John Terry has hailed John Mikel Obi\u2019s performance after their star-studded charity clash at the National Stadium in Riffa, Soccernet.ng<\/a> reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n The former Super Eagles midfielder, along with other football players, graced the novelty match<\/a>, which featured a selected team captained by John Terry and another captained by Roberto Carlos.<\/p>\n Get Our Sports News First \u2013 Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n During the game, the former Stoke City player, who had the chance to score a goal, provided an assist to former Manchester United forward Michael Owen, who tapped in easily.<\/p>\n After the game, John Terry took to social media to praise the Nigerian star, stating that he still plays at a high level despite his retirement from professional football.<\/p>\n \u201cGreat to see you, Mikel John Obi, could still be playing,\u201d Terry wrote<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n John Terry x Mikel Obi pic.twitter.com\/XtOUBMbtIS<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 POOJA!!! (@PoojaMedia) February 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n In response, Mikel Obi commented: \u201cThe feeling of playing with you again, my captain John Terry. You still look solid at the back, old boy.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The clash ended in a 6-6 draw before Team Terry triumphed 4-1 in the shootout, with former Ivorian star Yaya Tour\u00e9 netting the decisive penalty.<\/p>\n Michael Owen gave Team Terry an early lead, but ex-France striker David Trezeguet quickly responded with a volley to level the match. Trezeguet then put Team Carlos ahead before John Terry equalised with a stunning lob from outside the box.<\/p>\n Watch Michael Owen\u2019s goal:<\/strong><\/p>\n Michael Owen makes it 1-0 to Team Terry vs Team Roberto Carlos! \u26bd\ufe0f<\/p>\n Watch #UnityKickoff<\/a> LIVE on https:\/\/t.co\/i0K4eUtwwb<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/w0JqvZEUAg<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 DAZN Football (@DAZNFootball) January 31, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n A quick-fire goal from social media star Jelani Menzi restored Team Terry\u2019s lead, only for Trezeguet to complete his hat-trick, bringing the score to 3-3. Goals from Owen and Jelani put Team Terry in the driving seat with a 5-3 advantage at the break.<\/p>\n After the restart, Luis Nani pulled one back with a brilliant free-kick, but Hussain Ali replied with a powerful strike, making it 6-4. Trezeguet added his fourth in the 76th minute, while Nani\u2019s late strike forced a 6-6 draw, sending the game into penalties.<\/p>\n In the shootout, Team Terry held their nerve, with Tour\u00e9 sealing the victory with the final spot kick.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n![\"Soccer](\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/imago1039017202-scaled.jpg\")
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