John Obi Mikel available for Nigeria at AFCON

News24
14 May 2019, 19:13 GMT+10

Abuja - John Obi Mikel has confirmed he is available to return to Nigeria's Super Eagles for next month's Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, according to a team official.

The former Chelsea star last played for Nigeria at the 2018 World Cup in Russia and was not involved in the qualifying for this year's Nations Cup.

"Mikel has met with coach (Gernot) Rohr in England and he has confirmed he will feature at the Nations Cup in Egypt," said a top team official.

The 32-year-old Obi, now with English Championship side Middlesbrough, has won 85 caps and scored six goals since his full international debut in 2005 against Libya.

Experts said his experience and leadership would be invaluable to a squad that includes many players making their debut in this competition after Nigeria missed out on the last two editions.

The tournament in Egypt is widely seen as the last hurrah for the player in international football.

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