It has been revealed that Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel
turned 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.
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