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BREAKING: Mikel Obi Quits International Football by Princsk1(m): 2:26pm On Jul 18, 2019
Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel, has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 32 less than 24hours after Nigeria won Tunisia on Wednesday.

The announcement comes after Nigeria won bronze at the 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt following Super Eagles 1-0 win over Carthage Eagles of Tunisia.

The 32-year-old midfielder took to his Instagram page on Thursday afternoon to break the news, saying he started his career for Nigeria in Egypt and it is historic for him to announce his retirement in the same country.

Mikel said, “My national career started in 2003 under 17 World Cup and I’m grateful for the national team for placing me on the world arena and giving me an opportunity to show my skill and have an incredible National and International career.”

He said it was time to give the younger ones opportunity to excel.

https://happeningsng.com/just-in-mikel-quits-from-international-football/

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