Mikel Obi Questions Nigeria AFCON Squad Selection Amid External Influence Concerns
Nigerian footballer Mikel Obi has raised doubts about the selection process of Nigeria's AFCON squad, criticizing coach Eric Chell's choices and suggesting external pressures may have influenced the decisions. The squad omission of notable players like Maduka Okoy, Tolu Arokodar, and others has sparked controversy.
Meanwhile, midfielder Paul Onyeka discusses his personal journey and mental readiness for the tournament, crediting his loan spell at Augsburg for building resilience. Nigeria is gearing up to face Egypt in a warm-up fixture before opening their AFCON campaign against Tanzania, Uganda, and Tunisia.
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