Super Eagles' Assistant Captain Ogenyi Onazi Denied Being At Loggerheads With John Mikel Obi The Captain

Following reports from Super Eagles' Camp, Super Eagles' Assistant Captain, Ogenyi Onazi has denied the rift between him and the Captain John Mikel Obi.

Onazi cleared the air during interview with Complete Sports Nigeria (CSN):


His words:

“It’s ridiculous to read that I don’t take orders from him (Mikel),” Onazi told CSN. “He’s an outstanding individual and it hurts that this could be out there without verification.
“I relate well with Mikel, he is our captain and our leader. Thank you for trying to balance your reports.“We all grew up together in Jos and he’s someone I have looked up to since I started my career. I get along with him and he has been helpful encouraging me after the criticism I received after the England game.”