Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has decided to quit international football after a distinguished career that spanned 14 years. Mikel played for Nigeria in the past two World Cups and helped the Super Eagles win the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.
Nigeria: Mikel Retires From Super Eagles After 89 Caps
This Day, 19 July 2019
Super Eagles Captain John Obi Mikel has announced his retirement from the senior national team after 13 years of service. Read more »
Mikel Obi of Super Eagles.
Nigeria: Mikel Quits Super Eagles
Premium Times, 18 July 2019
The Nigeria national team captain, John Obi Mikel, has finally announced his retirement from international football. Read more »
Super Eagles Coach Gernot Rohr has released his provisional squad for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, with midfield maestro Mikel John Obi back in the mix for the national team. Read more »
Although Africa's third round of qualifying only reaches its halfway point at the end of this month and beginning of September, the Super Eagles captain believes a place at the ... Read more »
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