Terry, Ighalo, Eguavoen lead tribute as Mikel announces retirement

Glowing tributes have continued to pour in following Tuesday’s announcement by Mikel Obi about his retirement from professional football after 20 years.Those were the words of Mikel as he joined the long list of ex-internationals like Joseph Yobo, Vincent Enyeama and others to bid farewell to active football after serving clubs and country meritoriously.

Mikel, 35, rightly feels accomplished and while thanking those who supported him all through his playing career, hinted a new chapter is set to begin. “I will also like to encourage everyone who I may have inspired one way or the other in the course of my career to never give up on their dreams, for every time you think about quitting, remind yourself why you started.

As of the time of filing this report, Mikel’s retirement post already had over 85,000 likes and 5,000 comments with the majority congratulating the former Super Eagles skipper. Not only Terry, the likes of Fellipe Luiz, Salamon Kalou and Gary Cahil who were members of the historic 2012 Champions League winning set also congratulated Mikel.OGaaaaaaaaaaaa. I dey miss u Baba Thank u for that wonderful journey 💙💙 . Ps I fancy well well that 1st foto obina🥇Garyjcahill V

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