– Mikel Obi is now the captain of
the the Super Eagles Barely 24 hours to the crucial 2017 African Cup of Nations
qualifier against the Pharaohs of Egypt in Kaduna, former skipper Ahmed Musa
has announced Mikel Obi as the new captain of the Super Eagles of Nigeria.
Ahmed Musa steps down for Mikel as captain
Mikel speaking at the press conference in Kaduna on March 24. Speaking at a
press briefing in Kaduna today March 24, Musa stated that Mikel is the new
captain of the team as the Eagles get set to file out on Friday March 25 for
the first time, since the return of Samson Siasia as the head coach Delighted
by the gesture and his level of maturity, the Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi
thanked Ahmed Musa and the team for the rare opportunity, adding that it would
be the beginning of great things to come for the country. “Thanks to Musa and
the team. It will be a new Super Eagles with a new approach,” Mikel said.
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