World Cup: Mikel Obi Vows To Sacrifice Position Ahead Of Iceland Match

Nigeria’s John Obi Mikel speaks to the media upon the team’s arrival at Mineralnye Vody International Airport on June 11, 2018, ahead of the Russia 2018 World Cup football tournament. / Nigeria News PHOTO / PIUS UTOMI EKPEI

Mikel Seeks For Super Eagles Victory

Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel, has revealed on Thursday that he is ready to sacrifice his position on the team, if it will aid the team to win the matches in the 2018 World Cup.

The statement was made available on Mikel’s verified Twitter handle, quoting the captain as saying; “I am the captain of this team, if I have to sacrifice for this team to progress, I will. If I have to sacrifice a position, go play wherever, I will do that for this team to win games.”

See tweet below:

…If I have to sacrifice for this team to progress, I will. – Captain @mikel_john_obi #SoarSuperEagles #WorldCup #NGA #NGAISL #Team9jaStrong pic.twitter.com/si5BWGZohE

— ?? Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) 21 June 2018