Obi Mikel Hits Super Eagles Camp Ahead Congo Showdown
Published: November 11, 2014
Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has given his word to the Super Eagles coaching staff that he will honour the African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Congo and South Africa, despite only returning to full fitness.
Following a knee injury, the Nigeria international has not suited up for the Stamford Bridge side since October 28 when they faced Shrewsbury Town in the Capital Cup, but traveled with the squad for the tie against Liverpool this weekend.
After a two week lay-off, Mikel’s return to fitness will be sweet music to the ears of manager Stephen Keshi, who has made it clear that the midfielder is very important to the team.
One of Mikel’s representatives informed SL10.ng: “Mikel has assured the coaches that he will honour the matches. He will depart London on Monday night aboard a British Airways flight, and be in Abuja on Tuesday morning.
“There’s no cause for concern. He is physically fit and prepared to give his best in the matches due to their importance.”
The Super Eagles will automatically seal their place at next year’s African Cup of Nations if they defeat both Congo and South Africa.
Following a knee injury, the Nigeria international has not suited up for the Stamford Bridge side since October 28 when they faced Shrewsbury Town in the Capital Cup, but traveled with the squad for the tie against Liverpool this weekend.
After a two week lay-off, Mikel’s return to fitness will be sweet music to the ears of manager Stephen Keshi, who has made it clear that the midfielder is very important to the team.
One of Mikel’s representatives informed SL10.ng: “Mikel has assured the coaches that he will honour the matches. He will depart London on Monday night aboard a British Airways flight, and be in Abuja on Tuesday morning.
“There’s no cause for concern. He is physically fit and prepared to give his best in the matches due to their importance.”
The Super Eagles will automatically seal their place at next year’s African Cup of Nations if they defeat both Congo and South Africa.
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