Chelsea Star Mikel Departs London To Link Up With Nigeria Squad

Alllnigeriasoccer.com understands that Chelsea star John Obi Mikel will depart London, England on Sunday night aboard a British Airways flight to Abuja to link up with his international teammates ahead of the two crackers against Egypt.

All things being equal, the defensive midfielder will arrive in Abuja on Monday morning, specifically 0550 hours, before heading straight for the Bolton White Hotels and Apartments camp of the national team.

It is envisaged that Obi Mikel will travel with the rest of the players invited for the two games against the North Africans to Kaduna as from Tuesday.

The 28-year-old is scheduled to have his first training session with the Super Eagles squad on Monday evening.

Mikel is yet to feature in the 2017 African Cup of Nations qualifying series; missing the first two rounds against Chad and Tanzania.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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