Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi is eying a full return to the Super Eagles following impressive outings with championship side Middleborough after two competitive games.

Mikel made his first Championship start in the team’s 3 – 2 away win at West Bromwich Albion having previously been involved in the club’s FA Cup home draw against Newport County in January, four days after his arrival at the club.

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr had revealed that Mikel’s progress will be clearly monitored by the coaching crew with his performance key to his national team return. “We are very happy about it (Middleborough move) because it’s been a long time he didn’t play and Mikel is a player who is dedicated to the game, he wanted to play in Europe, now we can watch what he is doing.

We would like to see him back in the national team but his situation is like that of the other players, he has to play well for his club and if he is playing well at his club he has the chance to come back with us. He never told me that he doesn’t want to come back so I will be happy to see him playing.”

Mikel Obi’s Middleborough is currently 5th on the championship table 7 points behind table toppers Leeds United with a game in hand. The team’s next game is a deciding FA Cup 4th round rematch against Newport County on Tuesday 5th of February.

Gist Via :- https://nairatrend.com.ng/mikel-obi-set-to-return-fully-to-super-eagles/

congrats to him

We need Him. Ndidi & Chukwueze.

what of ighalo

dedonfranco:
We need Him. Ndidi & Chukwueze.

His village people right now

Good for him

You're welcome

Why

beta now

OK

Fine one

I think we need him back.

From epl to championship. Is that progress?

Why play for a championship sidw?

I am not understanding this. You are the captain and yet you want to "return" to the team. Does that even add up?

Now what I can't fathom is if this is as a result of patriotism or selfish interest. I'm also calling out Victor Moses in this quote. These guys left the National team against all manner of persuasion from the footballing board and the fans; but they left with what reason? I quote "to allow for a good playing ground and opportunities for the younger ones" I was among those that was sad on their announcement but when I heard their reasons, I saw a sense of leadership and future consideration.
Note that they were both OK and comfortable as at when they took that stand. But now their is a down turn in their career and they are suddenly becoming patriotic and passionate about Nigeria football. However they stand a better chance getting a better club if they play for the national side and considering AFCON is around the corner.

I will advise that the only position worthy for these men is a role in technical support. We have got greased young players both locally and internationally, that should be given a chance to make their own names.

I have a reservation for the likes of Ighalo that guy has been passionate but still stuck with the team in bad times, good times and even at his prime of personal accomplishment.

#PassionateNigerian.

I missed him in my beloved Chelsea team. He should return to Chelsea, imagine Pants and Mikel playing side by side.

He should not return please. He should move on and allow other rising players to have their turn. He has collected enough allowance from NFA and should move on pls

ollah2:
I missed him in my beloved Chelsea team. He should return to Chelsea, imagine Pants and Mikel playing side by side.

LOL pant

Let's be sincere to ourselves, , Mikel still has no replacement in super eagles. You need the watch the two games he has played for Middlesbrough

Mikel deserve a new brain

Davash222:
I think we need him back.

we definitely need him. Still has no replacement

Good

Some people wont like this . I cant wait to have him back.