John Obi Mikel Super Eagles midfielder pledges support for Samson Siasia
Super Eagles midfielder, John Obi Mikel has pledged support for the caretaker coach of the national team, Samson Siasia after he was included in his squad for the 2017 African Cup of Nations qualifying double header against Egypt.
Mikel and Siasia are not known to be in good terms with since the midfielder was dropped from team team to the 2008 Olympic Games over his failure to show up for a crucial qualifier.
Samson Siasia and Mikel Obi have had their differences in the past (Twitter/ebikagboro)
According to African Football,
Mikel has however put all differences aside to call Siasia informing
him of his total support ahead of the crucial encounters against Egypt.
“Mikel called Siasia and pledged his full support,” the website's source is quoted to say.
Mikel Obi was included in Samson Siasia's squad for the double header against Egypt (Twitter)
Nigeria
will play the Egypt in Nigeria at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna on
Friday, March 25 with the return leg to be played in Alexandria on
Tuesday, March 29.
Egypt are on top of the group
with maximum six points after beating Tanzania at home and Chad away
while Nigeria are second with four points after a win and a draw.
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