Ten Year Challenge : Super Eagles Fans Hail Mikel, Only Survivor Of Class Of 2008 AFCON
Published: January 16, 2019Super Eagles fans have hailed former Chelsea star, Mikel Obi after the country's football media handle joined in on the trending ten years challenge buzz.
The Super Eagles twitter handle put up a picture of the national team's line up from the 2008 AFCON tournament alongside last year's which was featured at the Russia World Cup and coincidentally, Mikel was the only survivor from that team.
Alongside him, the likes of Ikechukwu Uche, Osaze Odewingie, Taye Taiwo, Seyi Olofinjana, Joseph Yobo and Yakubu Aiyegbeni were some of the prominent faces that donned the green and white then.
Since making his senior team debut for the country in August 2005, the 31-year-old has been a mainstay for the Super Eagles and is set to turn out in his fifth African Cup of Nations tournament.
Below are some of the reactions from faithfuls..
@Lord_nugger: Mikel is a legend.
@ifeanyiamaeze: Obi Mikel Legend last man standing
@Roseangel009: Team 2008 vs Team 2018 #10yearschallenge @mikel_john_obi only player from Team 2008 in Team 2018. Take a bow, Mikel Obi. #Legend. #SuperEagles #Team9jaStrong
@Uchesame: Mikel is the real deal
@iAmKINGHARRY: only Mikel remaining lol
@senatoroskits: Mikel Obi
@baryour_zee: Mikel Obi! Last Man Standing! Legend! Odogwu!
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