Former Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel, has opened up about the harrowing experience of learning about his father’s kidnapping just two hours before Nigeria’s crucial FIFA World Cup match against Argentina. Speaking on The Obi One Podcast published on Monday, Mikel revealed that he received a call from his brother informing him that their father had been kidnapped in Nigeria. It was the second time such an incident had occurred. “Kidnappers love my dad,” Mikel said, adding, “No, they love my money.” The midfielder, who was set to captain Nigeria in a high-stakes knockout clash against Lionel Messi’s Argentina, had to make a difficult decision—whether to inform his teammates or keep the distressing news to himself. “I didn’t want to let the team down. I was the captain. I thought about it in my room, and...Read Full Article >>➤
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