Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi will be missing in action as Nigeria plays in a friendly match against Serbia in a Russia 2018 world cup build up. The former Chelsea FC player who currently plies his trade for Chinese side, Tianjin Teda has been ruled out of the game due to work permit issues in China.

Recall that this same issue made Mikel Obi miss the game against Poland which ended 1-0 in favor of the Super Eagles. Before the game that Victor Moses won for Nigeria, manager Gernot Rohr spoke on the absense of his captain.

“The only game we lost was against South Africa last year in June. So I hope this time will be better we have a team but we need a leader,” Rohr said in a pre-match conference.

“John Obi Mikel is our uncontested leader but it will be interesting to see how the other players can do without him.

“Unfortunately he had this problem with work permit in China which means he could go out and not come back so it was a problem.

“We are playing like a team and we have other players who can take responsibilities.

“We have a second captain, we have a third captain we have a fourth captain so I think the team will be able to give a good answer”, he said.

Reacting to his absense from the Serbia game to be played today, Mikel took to twitter to express his frustration.

”Unfortunately due to circumstances beyond my control I will not be on the field for our game v Serbia tomorrow. I am sad, and frustrated, but giving my full support to the team for another WIN! #SoarSuperEagles”.

He however urged the team on as they face Serbia tonight.

”I’m excited to see how far we can go as a team this year. Tonight is another step on that journey. I’m with you tonight. #soarsupereagles”

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the white lady probably wana have the real ponran in full throttle definitely the order came way above him

anyway shout out to white hall

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No worry my guy

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Mikel watch from the bench

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If you are there, what value will you add? Mr Back pass specialist?
Just enjoy your role as the figurehead captain. You may lift the trophy if we win

We don't even need him before

A spot in the team should be earned based on your current form and sheer will/hunger to perform. The question is, Is he working as hard as the lesser-known players in the team?

Clemens Westerhoff wasn't afraid to drop/replace Dimeji Lawal for/with teenagers, Okocha and Oliseh.

He wasn't afraid to give Amuneke his debut in the 1994 AFCON finals against Zambia.. Amuneke went on to score both goals that made us champions. As mush as I despise foreigners as our coach, this is where they always come on top... "Discipline" not, oju aye..

Roar on, Coach Rohr!

You're not our only player. So keep calm

hope the circumstances stay like DAT till afta d world cup

I am going mad .
I just called my wife few minutes ago and my son picked the call to tell me that mummy is with uncle inside the room,I told him to go give her the phone and as soon as he opened the door I heard my wife shout ,will you close that door and get out ,before my son said I was on the phone .
I also heard a man's voice saying ,baby open up ,ignore him as she dropped the call .
I am in the office shaking ,the reason I have not rushed home is because of traffic and I can't drive for now because I am not stable .
I just remembered bom and decided get advise .
Should I just rush home or just control my self .




















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I am going mad .
I just called my wife few minutes ago and my son picked the call to tell me that mummy is with uncle inside the room,I told him to go give her the phone and as soon as he opened the door I heard my wife shout ,will you close that door and get out ,before my son said I was on the phone .
I also heard a man's voice saying ,baby open up ,ignore him as she dropped the call .
I am in the office shaking ,the reason I have not rushed home is because of traffic and I can't drive for now because I am not stable .
I just remembered bom and decided get advise .
Should I just rush home or just control my self .

No worry juel obi dey

We miss u bruh...dah midfield looks abit uncoordinated without u. Btw, that Nigerian Jersey is fine tho

nairavsdollars:
If you are there, what value will you add? Mr Back pass specialist?
Just enjoy your role as the figurehead captain. You may lift the trophy if we win

ode

Go better country play ball una no gree.. look at this mumu China holding u back now

Pojomojo:
I am going mad .
I just called my wife few minutes ago and my son picked the call to tell me that mummy is with uncle inside the room,I told him to go give her the phone and as soon as he opened the door I heard my wife shout ,will you close that door and get out ,before my son said I was on the phone .
I also heard a man's voice saying ,baby open up ,ignore him as she dropped the call .
I am in the office shaking ,the reason I have not rushed home is because of traffic and I can't drive for now because I am not stable .
I just remembered bom and decided get advise .
Should I just rush home or just control my self .

Na only u get her kitten
Abeg shut up already

If u like u can go n hug transformer

Another winning tonight for our Eagle

Unforeseen indeed
Ookk We don hear. NEXT

pls what time is the match?

nairavsdollars:
If you are there, what value will you add? Mr Back pass specialist?
Just enjoy your role as the figurehead captain. You may lift the trophy if we win

This is what happens when women comment on football.... They embarrass themselves

Nigeria's most important player.

Pojomojo:
I am going mad .
I just called my wife few minutes ago and my son picked the call to tell me that mummy is with uncle inside the room,I told him to go give her the phone and as soon as he opened the door I heard my wife shout ,will you close that door and get out ,before my son said I was on the phone .
I also heard a man's voice saying ,baby open up ,ignore him as she dropped the call .
I am in the office shaking ,the reason I have not rushed home is because of traffic and I can't drive for now because I am not stable .
I just remembered bom and decided get advise .
Should I just rush home or just control my self .

Are u for real?

Pojomojo:
I am going mad .
I just called my wife few minutes ago and my son picked the call to tell me that mummy is with uncle inside the room,I told him to go give her the phone and as soon as he opened the door I heard my wife shout ,will you close that door and get out ,before my son said I was on the phone .
I also heard a man's voice saying ,baby open up ,ignore him as she dropped the call .
I am in the office shaking ,the reason I have not rushed home is because of traffic and I can't drive for now because I am not stable .
I just remembered bom and decided get advise .
Should I just rush home or just control my self .

Make sure u chase her out tonight

Pojomojo:
I am going mad .
I just called my wife few minutes ago and my son picked the call to tell me that mummy is with uncle inside the room,I told him to go give her the phone and as soon as he opened the door I heard my wife shout ,will you close that door and get out ,before my son said I was on the phone .
I also heard a man's voice saying ,baby open up ,ignore him as she dropped the call .
I am in the office shaking ,the reason I have not rushed home is because of traffic and I can't drive for now because I am not stable .
I just remembered bom and decided get advise .
Should I just rush home or just control my self .

See mumu
Enjoy the attention you seek

Special Shoutout to SuperEagles "Oyinbo Wall" ...Fly, Eagles Fly, Let the whole world see you flying...Nigeria!

Adebowale89:
pls what time is the match?

9:15 or 9 :55...one of the two

nairavsdollars:
If you are there, what value will you add? Mr Back pass specialist?
Just enjoy your role as the figurehead captain. You may lift the trophy if we win

some people sef....Mikel is a big game changer in this present squad...he has lead them well so far and that's why the coach respects him very much. So do not get it twisted