Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel rejected the
opportunity to be vice – captain of the Super Eagles before the position
was handed to Eddy Onazi and Kenneth Omeruo.
Contrary to speculations that the midfielder would not honour future
Super Eagles’ call – ups after he was overlooked for the captain’s
armband by coach Sunday Oliseh, one of Mikel’s representatives has
insisted that the player has taken the decision 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,” the unnamed agent told
allnigeriasoccer.com.
“He only wants to play in the team. He 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.”
