I got news of my father's kidnap 2 hours before Nigeria vs Argentina World Cup match: Mikel Obi

By Pamela Eboh on July 4, 2018

The captain of Super Eagles of Nigeria, Mikel Obi has revealed that he received the news of his father's kidnap two hours to Nigeria's match with Argentina.
Pa Michael Obi who had been kidnapped sometime ago was rescued from kidnappers by the Enugu State Police Command on "Monday, after the kidnappers allegedly demanded for a N10m ransom from his family.
Obi who spoke on Monday after his dad’s rescue from the kidnappers said that with 180m people of Nigerian decent behind him, he felt the urge to make them proud, even while praying for his father's release. 

He said, "We were two hours to kick off against Argentina when I got wind of the report that my dad had been kidnapped but I had no choice than to pray for his safety and play the game.
“I felt I had 180million people behind me and I must make them proud. Which was also the reason I had a wrist cast on my fractured finger for the game.
“It is very painful that we lost to Argentina."

Source Daily Sports

Posted July 4, 2018


 

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