Former Poland striker Emmanuel Olisadebe believes the Super Eagles need Mikel Obi as their captain in the upcoming 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt.
There has been speculation that the former Chelsea player might quit international football having missed the team’s last eight games.
Despite this, Olisadebe still thinks Mikel is a valuable asset to Nigeria’s quest of landing a fourth AFCON title.
“The Super Eagles need more leaders in the team to help these young players flourish and Mikel will play that role well, ” Olisadebe said.
“He’s in good shape now and we all have seen his contribution to the Middlesbrough team.”
Olisadebe also advised Samuel Chukwueze to join the Super Eagles squad for the AFCON.
“For me he has no business at the U-20 World Cup. He needs to be in our team for the AFCON.
“He (Chukwueze) has been outstanding for Villarreal this season and has shown that he can handle the pressure at the big stage having played against top teams like Barcelona, Real Madrid and of course in the Europa League.”
On Nigeria’s group, he explained, “It’s a tricky group but I’m confident that they will go through.”
