Nigerian international and Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi, has announced his retirement from the team.
The midfielder announced the end of his international sojourn in an Instagram post on Thursday, July 17.
Announcing his retirement, the 32 year-old player wrote: “Egypt is a country where I’ve started and have finished my National career. In 2006 I played my first official championship for my Country. 2019 African Cup of Nations marks my last championship for National Team with Super Eagles.
“My national career started in 2003 under 17 World Cup and I’m grateful for the national team for placing me on the world arena and giving me an opportunity to show my skill and have an incredible National and International career,” he wrote.
Prior to the Egypt tourney, Mikel Obi had insinuated that the 2019 African Cup of Nations was very likely to be his last.
“Thank you to all my Nigerian supporters and to my Country for all the trust, support and love you’ve shown me over the past 15 years. Mikel am out! ,” he added.
Mikel is now expected to join Turkish side, Trabzonspor, for preseason having signed a two-year deal with an option for a further year earlier in July.
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