There are indications that John Obi Mikel will be returning to the Nigerian national football team ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.
There is no verified information on whether Mikel’s decision to stay away from national team duties had to do with his father’s kidnap. “I met with Coach Rohr and we discussed his plans for the team in the forthcoming tournament. All I can say is that I am delighted and happy because I am coming to the Nations Cup” Mikel Obi was quoted as saying.
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