Pa Michael Obi, father of Mikel Obi is elated that Mikel is helping Nigeria shine at the on- going Olympic games in Brazil. He has revealed that his son was not even crazy about being the team’s captain because he has been offered the captaincy of his club on several occasions, which he rejected.
Pa Obi said, “I am very happy about our win against Denmark and I am sure that Mikel will lead the national team to victory. I and my entire family and indeed all Nigerians are praying that they bring the Olympic gold to Nigeria.”
Meanwhile, after denying Mikel paid $4,600 for outstanding hotel bills before they departed to Salvador for their quarter-finals game against Denmark,the Youth and Sports Development ministry has refunded the U-23 captain the money.
The NFF yesterday wrote on its website that “the Ministry of Youth and Sports has refunded to Captain Mikel Obi the $4,600 he paid for the team in São Paulo on their way to Salvador”.
