The Chelsea midfielder's father who was kidnapped in Nigeria more than a week ago has been rescued by the Nigerian police. Michael Obi was found in the northern city of Kano and six of his captors were arrested. His face bore the marks of a number of beatings that he said he had to endure at their hands.

I assume that, like us, you've been patiently waiting for some new developments in the abduction of John Obi Mikel's father. Well, we have received some great news today: Michael Obi has been recovered, a bit battered but alive and well after police raided the kidnappers' den Monday.

Michael Obi speaks for the first time since his abduction.