Hope Akpan has showered praise on fellow England based midfielder John Obi Mikel for making him feel at home on his debut for the Super Eagles.

The Reading man started and completed the game against Sudan in midfield alongside the experienced Chelsea star.

And Akpan has admitted that he did not quake in his boots during the match because he was well looked after by his senior colleague.

“This guy made it easy for me. Learnt a lot in a short space of time. True professional. #AFCON2015 @NGSuperEagles,” Hope Akpan said via his official Twitter account.

Born in Liverpool, England 23 years ago, Hope Akpan defended the colours of Everton, Hull City and Crawley Town before his shift to Reading in 2013.

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