Mikel Obi replaces Ahmed Musa as the captain of the Nigerian Football Team (Super Eagles)

Mikel Obi in a Pre-Match Press Briefing

Ahmed Musa announced John Obi Mikel as the new captain of the Super Eagles, at a Pre-Match Press Briefing. Mikel thanked Musa and the team and said ‘it will be a new Super Eagles with a new approach.’

Ahmed Musa announcing Mikel Obi as the new captain

The Super Eagles will play an AFCON qualifying match against Egypt, on Friday, 25th March, 2016 at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna by 4pm.