During the registration process for the 2003 FIFA Under-17 World Cup, the Nigeria Football Federation mistakenly submitted ‘Michael’ as ‘Mikel’ for the tournament in Finland, but the midfielder decided to keep his new name.
Während Preparatiounen zu der 2003 FIFA Under-17 Weltmeeschterschaft, huet de Nigerian Football Association falsch "Michael" als "Mikel" fir de Turnéier an Finnland geschéckt.