Nigerian footballer, Mikel Obi has taken to his social media page to share a rare photo of when he was still a young boy.

The Nigerian who is considered to be the richest and most successful footballer in Nigeria and Africa shared the photo on his Instagram page.

He has had lucrative playing career in England, China and Turkey. Only few will be aware of Mikel Obi’s very humble beginning, when he was still a street boy in Nigeria.

He has remained humble, having good time with his wife and two daughters.