John Obi Mikel, Chelsea and Nigeria midfielder, has been named captain of Team Nigeria to the 2016 Olympics in Rio, Brazil.
The sports ministry in Nigeria stated that the Chelsea midfielder has been picked as he is regarded as "a role model to the upcoming athletes."
The 29-year-old is one of ove
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