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Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel retires from international football

Goal.com | July 18, 2019

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Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel has announced his retirement from international football.

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Egypt is a country where I’ve started and have finished my National career. In 2006 I played my first official championship for my Country. 2019 African Cup of Nations marks my last championship for National Team with Super Eagles. My national career started in 2003 under 17 World Cup and I’m grateful for the national team for placing me on the world arena and giving me an opportunity to show my skill and have an incredible National and International career.

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