Mikel Obi has sent a message of encouragement to the Super Eagles in the wake of their 2-0 loss to Serbia in a pre-World Cup friendly on Tuesday.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) revealed that the Tianjin TEDA star pulled out of the squad owing to his inability to renew his work permit in China.
Mikel has promised to attend the remaining preparatory games against Democratic Republic of Congo, England and the Czech Republic at the end of the European season.
Writing on Twitter, the Super Eagles captain stated: ” You don’t lose, you learn 💪🏾 Looking forward to being back on the pitch for our remaining preparation games 🇳🇬#SoarSuperEagles.”
You don’t lose, you learn 💪🏾 Looking forward to being back on the pitch for our remaining preparation games 🇳🇬#SoarSuperEagles pic.twitter.com/CuCT9ROz8v
— Mikel John Obi (@mikel_john_obi) March 28, 2018
Gernot Rohr’s side have lost two matches without their inspirational captain, against South Africa and Serbia, since the German was appointed coach in 2016.
Mikel made his debut for the senior national team thirteen years ago after starring for the Golden Eaglets and Flying Eagles.
