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  1. Mikel Obi: AFCON Trophy "Won't Make Up" for World Cup Miss

    Nigeria Mikel Obi: AFCON Trophy "Won't Make Up" for World Cup Miss

    The Digest: Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi delivers a sobering verdict, stating that even winning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations cannot compensate for Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while demanding the immediate resignation of the NFF board. Key Points...
  2. Mikel Obi Questions NFF Over $1.2 Million FIFA Stadium Grant

    Nigeria Mikel Obi Questions NFF Over $1.2 Million FIFA Stadium Grant

    The Digest: Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has demanded an end to the corruption plaguing Nigerian football, specifically questioning the use of a $1.2 million FIFA grant to the NFF for stadium projects. While urging a temporary focus on the upcoming World Cup playoff, Mikel...
  3. Mikel Obi Urges Super Eagles to Play with Confidence, Bravery, and Passion

    Nigeria Mikel Obi Urges Super Eagles to Play with Confidence, Bravery, and Passion

    The Digest: As the Super Eagles prepare for a decisive World Cup qualifying playoff against Gabon, former captain John Mikel Obi has called on the team to embrace the weight of national expectation. He outlined three essential qualities, confidence, bravery, and passion, that the squad must...
  4. Mikel Obi: Super Eagles Can Still Qualify for 2026 World Cup

    Nigeria Mikel Obi: Super Eagles Can Still Qualify for 2026 World Cup

    The Digest: Former captain John Mikel Obi has declared that the Super Eagles can still secure a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but insists the players must treat the final qualifiers as a non-negotiable mission. Key Points: Nigeria sits third in Group C with 11 points from eight games...
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