TWITTER GOES CRAZY As Mikel Scores

Player goals are usually greeted by reactions from fans all over the globe, it becomes extra special when it comes to a player that rarely find the back of the net. It's become a daily culture for fans to use the social media to either mock or applaud the performances of their heroes.

Nigeria midfielder John Obi Mikel caused a twitter riot last night as he's name was trending and the social media was agog to to celebrate this uncommon feat. At one point he was number six trend in the world and even the commentator joined in the excitement as he said " what a ruthless finisher he is" after he scored with his first attempt on goal.

Here are some notable tweets from last night:

@GaryLineker:
You know you re in an easy group when when John Obi Mikel scores.

@championsleague:
Mikel scores only his second @chelseafc goal, getting the final touch to Fabregas's free kick.

@MirrorFootball: 
GOAL! Chelsea. John Obi Mikel. THIS IS NOT A DRILL. THIS IS NOT A DRILL 

@jamesezimoha
Mikel scores and the internet breaks down!

@BelieveCFC:
Mikel had taken lesser UCL games to score first goal over Garry Neville and Puyol. #lad #cfc.

@MawanuKayode:
If Mikel could score his first UCL goal after all ds years, then there is hope that Nigeria will be better.

@flowrymz:
Wait first ooh, Chidinma losses DAD, Mikel score #UCL goal, is that not GEJ transformation Agenda? *just asking*  

@AholicHazard:
I was alive when John Obi Mikel scored in the CL....