Nigerians debate merit of taking Mikel to 2019 AFCON

Super eagles handler should not listen to someone like Segun Odegbami that has failed in every aspect of his life. Mikel deserves a chance in the team if he is still willing to play for super eagles

— Ayodeji Oludara (@1BoiCalledDeji) April 12, 2019

What history oga? Have u seen Mikel play for his current team? Name one replacement for him not playing in the team already. You said somebody retired in '81, did Mikel retire? Y'all are d ones bringing sentiments.

— 🕴😎 (@X_U_B_Y) April 12, 2019

exactly… A midfield trio of Iwobi, Ndidi and Etebo would be perfect! Mikel has no place in the team.

— Babatunde (@tea_angelleo) April 12, 2019

Mikel still have Tianjin TEDA in his Twitter profile. @mikel_obi_john take note.

About the invitation,

He deserve it. End of discussion.

— Akinpelumi Akinboye (@theakinakinboye) April 12, 2019

so you're trying to compare mikel and nwakali?? 😁😁 come on. besides, mikel delivered whenever called upon. the same cant be said about nwakali who doesn't even make the squad sometimes. if you can't do it in porto b na for se you wan come do am??

— A Prisoner (@muhdahm3d) April 12, 2019

Here we go again, Mikel this, Mikel that, that was how we forced Jay Jay into early retirement, If we appreciate our own is it a crime?

— Samuel O. Oruruo (@Quest4sam) April 12, 2019

Dasall…
See ehn, I rate Mikel very highly, but we must be careful not to grant any player 'god' mentality. I learnt a long time ago that "nature abhors a vacuum", life quickly fills up vacated spaces. We must keep moving with the times… https://t.co/L07ojbb6vo

— iBD10 (@booday10) April 12, 2019

I am only saying that we need Mikel if he really wants to play. His leadership will aid the lads

— okafor uche (@utchb2k) April 12, 2019

Ok i get it. But we still need our best out there. Big footballing nations, England and the rest still recall their best from retirement. We need @mikel_john_obi in the national team. He is such a good player. Every team needs a natural leader.

— okafor uche (@utchb2k) April 12, 2019

Mikel could as well retire now

— Voyc_of_Rezon (@Ha_Senso) April 12, 2019