Exclusive: Keshi Reveals Mikel Obi's Secret
John Obi Mikel
Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has revealed
the secret of the recent scintillating performances of Chelsea midfielder, John
Obi Mikel, for the national team.
Mikel, who was named 2nd best player at the FIFA
U20 World Cup behind Lionel Messi, had seen his stock drop since those days,
reports futaa.com.
Questioned
Questioned
At one point, Nigerian football fans questioned
his loyalty and commitment to the Super Eagles cause, but all that changed at
the 2013 Nations Cup, when Mikel turned out five star performances, and he has
been on the upward spiral since.
Now, futaa.com has learnt that the turn-around
came as a result of frank talk between the midfielder and the coach.
“Keshi told Mikel to buckle up and show Nigerians
that he really is a patriot, and not the I-don't-care character the press
portrays, a source in the NFF told futaa.com.
Discussion
“Keshi had called him and asked why he is not
giving his all to the team. It was a discussion, as Mikel reiterated his
patriotism and commitment.
“The coach then discussed tactics with Mikel, who
is quite intelligent. It was about how the team could get the best out of his
game. And the result has been there for all to see
Mikel has been outstanding for the Eagles, and
the good form continued to the Confederations Cup in Brazil, where the Chelsea
man stood his ground, especially in the games against and Uruguay.”
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