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John Obi Mikel confirms Super Eagles return for 2019 Africa Cup of Nations

Captain John Obi Mikel has confirmed that he will return to the Super Eagles' fold for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.

Mikel's last game for Nigeria was against Argentina at the 2018 Fifa World Cup and he is yet to feature for the country since their group stage exit in Russia.

The 32-year-old has missed the Super Eagles' last seven games including five qualifying matches for the continental showpiece in Egypt.

In March, Rohr disclosed that the Middlesbrough midfielder missed out of his last selection through a knee injury.