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Reasons I Dumped Super Eagles – Mikel Obi by Darey888(op): 9:42pm On Oct 18, 2019
Mikel Obi has revealed why he dumped Nigeria and the International Matches.

Two Reasons I Dumped Super Eagles - Mikel Obi
The Nigerian formal captain “Mikel Obi” has revealed why he left the Super Eagles despite not retiring from football.

The 32-year-old Trabzonspor midfielder who led Genort Rohr to a third-place finish in Egypt but played his last game for Nigeria in the final group B fixture against Madagascar, where the team lost 2-0 at the tournament.
Mikel who playing his since the first season in Şenol Güneş Stadium told the Trabzonspor’s official magazine, that the current Super Eagles are hungry and determined to make the nation proud.

"We currently have very talented young players. They’re all bright. I think these players can handle the challenges. I had to make room for them, besides; I don’t have many years for football in front of me. I want to focus on my team in the remaining period, “he said.

"I served the national team for 13 years, most of them as captain. In this period, we achieved significant successes as a team,” he added.

Mikel made 89 appearances for Super Eagles, scoring six goals for the senior national team but the midfielder featured in five Africa Cup of Nations and two FIFA World cups plus 2016 Olympic Bronze medalist.

http://kikgist.com.ng/two-reasons-i-dumped-super-eagles-mikel-obi/
Re: Reasons I Dumped Super Eagles – Mikel Obi by olajizz01(m): 10:01pm On Oct 18, 2019
It was the other way round,why Super Eagle dumped you.
Re: Reasons I Dumped Super Eagles – Mikel Obi by Vulcanheph(m): 10:02pm On Oct 18, 2019
You don try abeg.....This guy earned my respect For his selflessness during 2016 olympics
Re: Reasons I Dumped Super Eagles – Mikel Obi by donstan18: 10:10pm On Oct 18, 2019
When it comes to football achievements, Mike will be honoured before Steven Gerrard.
Re: Reasons I Dumped Super Eagles – Mikel Obi by carzola(m): 10:26pm On Oct 18, 2019
donstan18:
When it comes to football achievements, Mike will be honoured before Steven Gerrard.
in fantasy football or orange ball or volley ball...

Abi 3 aside...

Cause mikel and Gerrard can't be in the same sentence in football.
Re: Reasons I Dumped Super Eagles – Mikel Obi by Dedetwo(m): 11:52pm On Oct 18, 2019
olajizz01:
It was the other way round,why Super Eagle dumped you.
You are a lazy thinker!!!
Re: Reasons I Dumped Super Eagles – Mikel Obi by olajizz01(m): 6:38am On Oct 19, 2019
Dedetwo:
You are a lazy thinker!!!
How?
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