Meet the new Super Eagles' captain


Super Eagle player and Chelsea midfielder, John Mikel Obi has been appointed the Nigeria captain by coach Samson Siasia.

Mikel, 28, replaces CSKA Moscow winger Ahmed Musa and Siasia informed both players about his decision last night, telling ESPN FC that he decided to hand the armband to the team’s longest serving player.

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