Nigerians salutes the Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel for his patriotism after he played against Argentina knowing his father was being held for ransom.
Obi Mikel said he didn’t tell the Coach or anyone at the Nigerian Football Federation, so they don’t get distracted. Pa Michael Obi was rescued on July 2, nearly a week after he was kidnapped.
Many of them took to social media to praise Mikel, calling him a true hero. See reactions below;
So Mikel Obi was called four hours before the Nigerian game against Argentina about his father’s abduction by kidnappers. Still played his heart out in that game, even with a wrist injury.
I’ve got so much respect for this man. He’s the definition of a leader 👑 pic.twitter.com/znV0S2dsKZ
— Iseunife The First (@Shawnife_) July 3, 2018
A true leader. It’s what captains do. Your crew first, no matter what. More power to your elbow John Mikel Obi. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/SkMg7yoP2r
— Bolarinwa Olajide (@iambolar) July 3, 2018
A true leader. It’s what captains do. Your crew first, no matter what. More power to your elbow John Mikel Obi. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/SkMg7yoP2r
— Bolarinwa Olajide (@iambolar) July 3, 2018
Mikel Obi kept Nigeria 🇳🇬 ahead of himself yet he is not the President of his country just a captain of the Super Eagles. An example from a Good leader🙌🏾.
— CHIEF LEGIT 🇳🇬 (@NewtonArunaye) July 3, 2018
Signed for Chelsea instead of Man Utd because the future of 3 other Nigerians depended on it.
Paid bills for the Nigerian Olympic team in 2016.
Played against Argentina even though his dad had been kidnapped.
If Mikel Obi ever decides to run for Office, I will campaign for him pic.twitter.com/ELnj0ItveW
— Chidi Okereke (@Chydee) July 3, 2018
Mikel was playing with a wrist in cast & a father kidnapped when some people were praying for Argentina to beat Nigeria so that they can win GOAT arguments. It might be in doubt if Messi & Ronaldo are GOAT but not you guys. You are Sokoto Red Bororos.😁😁
— Babanla (@biolakazeem) July 3, 2018
Mikel Obi out here showing leadership & responsibility more than any Nigerian political leader alive but it is Babagana Kingibe they will remember to give a national honour for sabotaging the same ticket he ran on. Nigeria is a real tragicomedy.
— Babanla (@biolakazeem) July 3, 2018
2016: Mikel Obi pays $4,000 unsettled Hotel Bills for the Nigerian Olympic team.
2018: John Obi Mikel plays for Nigeria against Argentina despite getting news that his Father had been kidnapped 4 hours before the match.
Not all heroes wear capes. pic.twitter.com/KRH9RxoshL
— FAVOUR ONYEOZIRI (GCFR) (@Rouvafe) July 3, 2018
We don’t respect this guy enough. He was called four hours before #NGA faced #ARG to be told about his father’s abduction. Still played out his heart in that #WorldCup game.
John Mikel Obi. Our Captain. Our Leader. LEGEND. 🙌🙌🙌 pic.twitter.com/YrzFmY3ia9
— Ediye (@iamOkon) July 3, 2018
Who is the more patriotic Nigerian?
RT for Mikel Obi
Like for PMB pic.twitter.com/FRWQtL7t45— FAVOUR ONYEOZIRI (GCFR) (@Rouvafe) July 3, 2018
2005: Mikel Obi chose Chelsea over Man Utd to house 3 other Nigerian players Chelsea had signed that same year.
2016: Mikel pays $4,000 to free Nigeria team over unpaid hotel bills.
2018: Mikel leads the team against Argentina despite father’s abduction.
Be like Mikel 💪 pic.twitter.com/MnKPMinHdI
— TRENDS OF NIGERIA (@TrendsOfNigeria) July 3, 2018