Mikel Yet to Receive Land Promised After 2013 AFCON Win

John Obi Mikel, the former captain of Nigeria's Super Eagles, disclosed that he has yet to receive the plot of land promised to the players of the victorious 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) squad. This revelation came during a podcast hosted by former England international Peter Crouch.

Following Nigeria's triumph in the tournament held in South Africa, the Nigerian government, under President Goodluck Jonathan, announced a series of rewards for the players, including cash and land. Although the team received a heroic welcome upon their return to Nigeria, the promised rewards have not materialized for Mikel and his teammates.

Mikel expressed disappointment over the unfulfilled promise, reigniting discussions about the government's commitment to honoring pledges made to successful national sports teams. Mikel, who enjoyed a successful club career with Chelsea and other teams, retired from professional football in 2022 at the age of 35 but remains active in sports commentary and analysis.