down the opportunity to be vice -captain of the Super Eagles before
the vacant position was handed to Eddy Onazi and Kenneth Omeruo.
This was aptly demonstrated during the friendly against Congo when
Mikel openly rejected the captain's band after Ahmed Musa made an
attempt to pass it on to him when he (Musa) was substituted.
And contrary to speculations in the media that suggested the Chelsea
midfielder would not honour future call-ups after he was overlooked
for the captain's armband which was given to Ahmed Musa, Mikel's rep
has insisted that his client has taken the decision of Sunday Oliseh
in good faith and is available for selection for the World Cup
qualifiers.
"Sunday Oliseh wanted Mikel to be vice – captain, since he has already
given Musa the captain's armband," one of Mikel's rep told
allnigeriasoccer.com.
"He only wants to be playing and is not interested in being an
assistant captain. Whenever they invite him, he will come.
"I think he was not chosen as captain because he missed the game in
Tanzania but Oliseh was impressed with his performance in the
friendlies against DRC and Cameroon."
Obi Mikel is the most experienced player currently in the Super Eagles
fold, having made his debut in 2005, five years before Ahmed Musa made
his competitive debut for the national team.
-Vanguard
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