Chelsea Star Mikel Appointed Team Nigeria Captain At Olympics
Published: July 26, 2016
Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has been appointed captain of Team Nigeria at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.Veteran female table tennis player Olufunke Oshonaike, 40, will assist the Super Eagles skipper in carrying out his duties.
While Funke will be competing in her sixth Olympic Games in Rio, Mikel is set to make his first appearance in the prestigious international sporting competition.
The 29-year-old central midfielder was congratulated by members of the Dream Team after training on Tuesday morning, according to the Media Officer of the squad, Timi Ebikagboro.
NIKE has supplied the Nigeria U23s players and officials with new kits ahead of their departure to Brazil.
Igho Kingsley
Photo Credit : chelseafc.com
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