Mikel Obi Scores as Tianjin Teda Wins First Game of the Season

Nigeria's Captain John Mikel has scored his first goal for his new club, Tianjin Teda, as they win their first match of the season. 

Tianjin Teda defeated Chongqing Lifan 2-0, and Mikel Obi, who was a doubt for the match featured. 

He found the back of the net 3 minutes into the second half before Milovin’s own goal sealed all three points for Jaime Pacheco’s side.

Tianjin Teda lost their first fixture to Shandong Luneng and drew their second match away to Jiangsu Suning FC .

They now stand 10th on the table with 4 points from 3 games.