Ex-Super Eagles of Nigeria captain, John Mikel Obi has blasted footballers with African roots, who opted to play for European countries.
Mikel claimed that their fatherland should not be a backup option.
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The former Chelsea midfielder stated that such players should not consider playing for Nigeria or their African nation if things don’t work out.
“They say they wanna play for England or France or whatever it is, and then they wait. They keep waiting and keep waiting,” he said on his podcast.
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“When they get to 25 or 26 and they don’t get a call up from England, then they call Nigeria. We shouldn’t be treated like second options, we are not second options.
He added; “If you decide you want to play for England, stick to it. Sit and wait. If you don’t get a call-up, you don’t get a call-up. But don’t wait until you’re 29 or 30 and then you call the Nigerian FA to tell them you’re ready to play for them. F*ck off mate.”
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