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The Digest:

Former captain John Obi Mikel has called on the Super Eagles to set aside their bonus dispute and approach today's World Cup playoff against Gabon as the "biggest game of the nation's life." While acknowledging systemic corruption in Nigerian football, Mikel emphasized that qualification must take priority over protests, urging unity and maximum effort to keep World Cup dreams alive.

Key Points:
  • John Obi Mikel called the Gabon match Nigeria's "biggest game"
  • He urged players to set aside bonus disputes for national duty
  • Mikel acknowledged corruption but stressed "now is not the time"
  • He warned against over-reliance on star striker Victor Osimhen
  • The former captain emphasized team unity and collective responsibility
  • He praised Osimhen as "one of the best strikers in the world."
  • Nigeria must win to advance in World Cup qualifying playoffs
As financial storms calm, the real battle begins on the pitch where only victory can satisfy a nation's burning World Cup aspirations. Rooted in the Storm.

Sources: Soccernet