Chris Maduewesi
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The Super Eagles medical staff have insisted on having a first-hand examination on the extent of John Obi Mikel's injury to determine if really he is not fully fit to play for Nigeria.
Mikel last played for Chelsea during a League Cup game against Shewbury and has been sidelined since then with an injury.
But he is believed to have fully recovered from the injury, making Chelsea's bench for their 2-1 victory over Liverpool.
However, there are concerns that Mikel might not be fit enough to play the games against Congo and South Africa, but media officer of the Super Eagles, Ben Alaiya said that they would have a look at the Chelsea player.
“We know Mikel is just returning from an injury and was listed for Chelsea’s win at the weekend. But just to be sure our medical team will still have a look at him when he arrives,” said Ben Alaiya.
“But we have no fear what so ever over his fitness for the double header” he said.
The 27-year old touched down in Abuja this morning, it is now left for the medical team to ascertain the extent of his injury.
Mikel last played for Chelsea during a League Cup game against Shewbury and has been sidelined since then with an injury.
But he is believed to have fully recovered from the injury, making Chelsea's bench for their 2-1 victory over Liverpool.
However, there are concerns that Mikel might not be fit enough to play the games against Congo and South Africa, but media officer of the Super Eagles, Ben Alaiya said that they would have a look at the Chelsea player.
“We know Mikel is just returning from an injury and was listed for Chelsea’s win at the weekend. But just to be sure our medical team will still have a look at him when he arrives,” said Ben Alaiya.
“But we have no fear what so ever over his fitness for the double header” he said.
The 27-year old touched down in Abuja this morning, it is now left for the medical team to ascertain the extent of his injury.