Revealed: Why Musa handed over Eagles captain armband to Mikel Obi
– Reports say Samson Siasia was behind the act
– Musa and Mikel had been briefed on the change of baton prior to press conference
Newly-appointed captain of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Mikel Obi, coach Samson Siasia and Ahmed Musa, during the press conference earlier today.
Facts have emerged on the real reason behind the recent change of baton in the Super Eagles leadership.
On Thursday, March 24, the media was awash with reports that erstwhile captain, Ahmed Musa (appointed by former Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh) handed over the armband to John Obi Mikel.
Reactions had since trailed the act carried out by Musa, one of the more experienced players in the squad, as Nigerians hailed him as the most humble member of the team.
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NAIJ.com’s checks have however, revealed that newly-appointed coach of the team, Samson Siasia had met with both players on Wednesday evening, explaining that he wants the captain to be the longest-serving player in the squad (which Mikel Obi fitted in more than any other player), hence the change of baton.
According to Colin Udoh, a respected sports journalist and member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) marketing team, the decision to make Musa captain had been known to both players prior to the meeting where Mikel was officially announced to the media.
Check out his tweets below:
Samson Siasia has named Chelsea’s John Mikel Obi as new @NGSuperEagles captain, replacing Ahmed Musa #SuperEagles
— Colin NOT Collins (@ColinUdoh) March 24, 2016
Siasia met with both Musa and Mikel last night. Explained to both players that he wanted his captain to be the team’s longest serving player
— Colin NOT Collins (@ColinUdoh) March 24, 2016
At today’s press conference, Ahmed Musa officially handed over the arm band to Mikel
— Colin NOT Collins (@ColinUdoh) March 24, 2016
All is now set for Nigeria’s all important Africa cup of nations qualifying match against the Pharaohs of Egypt at the Ahmadu Bello stadium, Kaduna on Friday, March 25 by 4.00pm.
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NAIJ.com’s team is already on ground in the northern country and will bring you live updates from the must-win match for the Super Eagles.
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