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Mikel Recalled To Super Eagles For Liberia Match by semid4lyfe(m): 10:48am On Sep 26, 2012


Nigeria have recalled Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi for next month's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at home to Liberia.

Mikel opted out of the 2-2 draw in the first leg in Monrovia earlier this month but he has been recalled for the October 13 return game to be played in Calabar.

Mikel has yet to play for the Eagles since coach Stephen Keshi took over the team in November.

Former schoolboy star Ogenyi Onazi was a surprise call-up and he owes his invitation to his amazing progress at top Italian club Lazio, where he has featured as an attacking midfielder for the first team after he shone in the club's youth team.

There are also recalls for goalkeeper Austin Ejide as well as Inter Milan ace Joel Obi.

The 15 overseas-based pros are to be joined by 23 players from the domestic league led by young Lobi Stars striker Tony Okpotu.

FULL Squad
Goalkeepers: Austin Ejide (Hapoel Be'er Sheva/ISR), Vincent Enyeama (Hapoel Tel Aviv/ISR), Chigozie Agbim (Warri Wolves), Daniel Akpeyi (Heartland)

Defenders: Joseph Yobo (Fenerbache/TUR), Elderson Echiejile (Sporting Braga/POR), Efe Ambrose (Celtic/SCO), Azubuike Egwuekwe (Warri Wolves), Papa Idris, Umar Zango (Kano Pillars), Solomon Kwambe, Godfrey Oboabona, (Sunshine Stars), Ezekiel Bassey (Lobi Stars), Kingsley Udoh (Heartland)

Midfielders: Joel Obi (Inter Milan/ITA), Nosa Igiebor (Real Betis/ESP), Obiora Nwankwo (Padova/ITA), John Mikel Obi (Chelsea/ENG), Ogenyi Onazi (Lazio/ITA), Gabriel Reuben (Kano Pillars), Henry Uche (Enyimba), Christian Ofili (ABS), Solomon Jabason (Akwa United), Philip Asuquo (3SC)

Forwards: Victor Moses (Chelsea/ENG), Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow/RUS), Ike Uche (Villarreal/ESP), Emmanuel Emenike (Spartak Moscow/RUS), Brown Ideye (Dynamo Kiev/UKR), Ejike Uzoenyi (Enugu Rangers), Sunday Mba (Warri Wolves), Sanusi Sani (Gombe United), Izu Azuka (Sunshine Stars), Brendan Ogbu (Heartland), Tony Okpotu (Lobi Stars), Manir Ubale (Kano Pillars), Gomo Ondoku (Sharks), Fidelis Saviour (FC Taraba)

http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/120925/Mikel_recalled_for_Nigeria
Re: Mikel Recalled To Super Eagles For Liberia Match by semid4lyfe(m): 10:59am On Sep 26, 2012
Do we really need Mikel. . . I don't think so!

If I were in Keshi's shoes I'll have left him out and let him roast.

Can't have players selecting the matches to play for the National team.

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Re: Mikel Recalled To Super Eagles For Liberia Match by delkuf(m): 11:00am On Sep 26, 2012
It shows that keshi is afraid. i though he said he will not be inviting mikel. stupid man
Re: Mikel Recalled To Super Eagles For Liberia Match by floriana(m): 11:02am On Sep 26, 2012
Nigeria may still not qualify with that. How did we lose our mid-field after Oliseh, Okocha and Kanu retired from the national team? We need more creative mid-fielders than Mikel.
Re: Mikel Recalled To Super Eagles For Liberia Match by chelseabmw(m): 11:07am On Sep 26, 2012
semid4lyfe: Do we really need Mikel. . . I don't think so!

If I were in Keshi's shoes I'll have left him out and let him roast.

Can't have players selecting the matches to play for the National team.

Two questions for you

1. What is ur point?
2. What happened to other coaches who did not call him up?
3. Are you a mikel hater?
4. Are you a manutd supporter?

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Re: Mikel Recalled To Super Eagles For Liberia Match by yuzedo: 11:07am On Sep 26, 2012
I wish i can sleep for yearssss and when i wake up NIgerian Eagles are "Super" again! sad

Calling these boys Mediocre is actually an overstatement! undecided

Meanwhile, Keshi doesn't exactly inspire me. I preferred Siasia. Or Westerhof. embarassed

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Re: Mikel Recalled To Super Eagles For Liberia Match by chucky234(m): 11:09am On Sep 26, 2012
Even Chelsea fans in England want Mikel sold yet we are putting our hope of qualification in him,Mikel should be converted to a defender just as Vincent Kompany was converted by Mark Hughes.

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Re: Mikel Recalled To Super Eagles For Liberia Match by Nobody: 11:13am On Sep 26, 2012
I always said this guy is inexpendable in d eagle squad...jst watch out 4 super eagle's nxt match with him in it.its gonna b a sure win.i also think odemiwingie shud b recalld.

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Re: Mikel Recalled To Super Eagles For Liberia Match by Nobody: 11:17am On Sep 26, 2012
chelseabmw:

Two questions for you

1. What is ur point?
2. What happened to other coaches who did not call him up?
3. Are you a mikel hater?
4. Are you a manutd supporter?
'2 questions 4 him'? Why did u multiply it by two?? Abi you neva chop garri?

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Re: Mikel Recalled To Super Eagles For Liberia Match by 1shortblackboy: 11:21am On Sep 26, 2012
looking at the team list e be like say we go get serious wahala for midfield o !
Re: Mikel Recalled To Super Eagles For Liberia Match by trigar12(m): 11:29am On Sep 26, 2012
Mikel is needed in dat 9ja team. Haters just try pull him down but he still shines

Re: Mikel Recalled To Super Eagles For Liberia Match by omicron(m): 11:32am On Sep 26, 2012
It's not inviting them thats the issue, its whether they will play with the same commitment they play with in their respective clubs.
Re: Mikel Recalled To Super Eagles For Liberia Match by Adanyebe(m): 11:38am On Sep 26, 2012
semid4lyfe:
FULL SquadGoalkeepers: Austin Ejide (Hapoel Be'er Sheva/ISR), Vincent Enyeama (Hapoel Tel Aviv/ISR), Chigozie Agbim (Warri Wolves), Daniel Akpeyi (Heartland)

Defenders: Joseph Yobo (Fenerbache/TUR), Elderson Echiejile (Sporting Braga/POR), Efe Ambrose (Celtic/SCO), Azubuike Egwuekwe (Warri Wolves), Papa Idris, Umar Zango (Kano Pillars), Solomon Kwambe, Godfrey Oboabona, (Sunshine Stars), Ezekiel Bassey (Lobi Stars), Kingsley Udoh (Heartland)

Midfielders: Joel Obi (Inter Milan/ITA), Nosa Igiebor (Real Betis/ESP), Obiora Nwankwo (Padova/ITA), John Mikel Obi (Chelsea/ENG), Ogenyi Onazi (Lazio/ITA), Gabriel Reuben (Kano Pillars), Henry Uche (Enyimba), Christian Ofili (ABS), Solomon Jabason (Akwa United), Philip Asuquo (3SC)

Forwards: Victor Moses (Chelsea/ENG), Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow/RUS), Ike Uche (Villarreal/ESP), Emmanuel Emenike (Spartak Moscow/RUS), Brown Ideye (Dynamo Kiev/UKR), Ejike Uzoenyi (Enugu Rangers), Sunday Mba (Warri Wolves), Sanusi Sani (Gombe United), Izu Azuka (Sunshine Stars), Brendan Ogbu (Heartland), Tony Okpotu (Lobi Stars), Manir Ubale (Kano Pillars), Gomo Ondoku (Sharks), Fidelis Saviour (FC Taraba)

THIS ONES NA PLAYERS? undecided Mtcheeeeewwwww
http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/120925/Mikel_recalled_for_Nigeria
Re: Mikel Recalled To Super Eagles For Liberia Match by mallorca(m): 11:44am On Sep 26, 2012
chelseabmw:

Two questions for you

1. What is ur point?
2. What happened to other coaches who did not call him up?
3. Are you a mikel hater?
4. Are you a manutd supporter?
yu No get sense period
Re: Mikel Recalled To Super Eagles For Liberia Match by espn(m): 11:45am On Sep 26, 2012
chucky234: Even Chelsea fans in England want Mikel sold yet we are putting our hope of qualification in him,Mikel should be converted to a defender just as Vincent Kompany was converted by Mark Hughes.
fool..whers ur source!
Re: Mikel Recalled To Super Eagles For Liberia Match by emmasege: 11:46am On Sep 26, 2012
Mikel's inclusion anytime anyday boosts the team's profile/strength, while it psychologically defeats the opponents b4 kick-off. I remember a European sports journalist saying b4 FIFA W/C in S/A that "it's not interesting watching a Nigerian side without Mikel".
Re: Mikel Recalled To Super Eagles For Liberia Match by semid4lyfe(m): 11:51am On Sep 26, 2012
chelseabmw:

Two questions for you

1. What is ur point?
2. What happened to other coaches who did not call him up?
3. Are you a mikel hater?
4. Are you a manutd supporter?

Guy, you said two questions and you asked four?

Anyways, no be everybody I dey reply for NL. Enjoy your day. . . . .
Re: Mikel Recalled To Super Eagles For Liberia Match by cheddarking(m): 12:00pm On Sep 26, 2012
Mikel is easily Nigeria's Highest Profile Player Today.
Remember he is a CHAMPIONS LEAGUE WINNER.

Look at that midfield and point out anyone else you would REALLY pick over Mikel...
Re: Mikel Recalled To Super Eagles For Liberia Match by GCRS87: 12:05pm On Sep 26, 2012
Miel or no Mikel all we wish super eagle is victory.
Re: Mikel Recalled To Super Eagles For Liberia Match by fingard02k(m): 12:11pm On Sep 26, 2012
How does it concern me whether dem play abi recalled MIKEL?...anyway sha NA DEM SABI...SuPer VULTURES.....mtcheeeeeew
Re: Mikel Recalled To Super Eagles For Liberia Match by Chanchit: 12:17pm On Sep 26, 2012
When mikel made that mistake against Juve, we, including me said it could have been anybody, but if he tries that rubbish in a Nigerian jersey, hmmmm, hell will let loose.

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Re: Mikel Recalled To Super Eagles For Liberia Match by nochio(m): 12:22pm On Sep 26, 2012
Mikel,great thundering typhoons,the guy knows how to manipulate himself,he's bad luck.
Re: Mikel Recalled To Super Eagles For Liberia Match by arantess: 12:43pm On Sep 26, 2012
emmasege: Mikel's inclusion anytime anyday boosts the team's profile/strength, while it psychologically defeats the opponents b4 kick-off. I remember a European sports journalist saying b4 FIFA W/C in S/A that "it's not interesting watching a Nigerian side without Mikel".
bros, u saying mikels inclusion defeat any opponent psychologically dosnt hold water(ask the zambians if drogba and co presence defeated dem psychologically)
Re: Mikel Recalled To Super Eagles For Liberia Match by OkikiOluwa1(m): 12:48pm On Sep 26, 2012
Good for him. But he should be watchful of his passes so as not to pass the ball to an opponent or do a costly backpass. Some Nigerians are worst than Chelsea fans when it comes to yabbing.
Re: Mikel Recalled To Super Eagles For Liberia Match by Abbycite(m): 1:15pm On Sep 26, 2012
Mikel! Mtchew, a classical example of an overrated player....dat one na futballer.....no wonder some chelsea fans hate him like mad

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Re: Mikel Recalled To Super Eagles For Liberia Match by zuchyblink(m): 1:19pm On Sep 26, 2012
strong side but honestly we donn't need mikel.mikel was a good player(during his U20 days)the guy has lost greep.
Re: Mikel Recalled To Super Eagles For Liberia Match by zuchyblink(m): 1:21pm On Sep 26, 2012
Abbycite: Mikel! Mtchew, a classical example of an overrated player....dat one na futballer.....no wonder some chelsea fans hate him like mad
people are rating him based on what he achieved in age grade football.mikel of then is dead,what we have now is another one.

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