Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has revealed that the highlight of his career was winning the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) with the Super Eagles of Nigeria in 2013.
The Super Eagles pipped Burkina Faso 1-0 wih Mikel one of the driving forces of the team leading up to the championship game.
Mikel, who won the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, English Premier League as well as FA Cup with Chelsea, said it was always difficult to win with the national team and so why he cherishes that AFCON winners’ medal.
“I will always say that one of my biggest achievements as a player was winning the AFCON for Nigeria because it’s always difficult to win with the national team,” said Mikel, who has also represented Nigeria at U17, U20.as well at Olympic team levels.
“See the likes of Didier Drogba who is one of the greatest football players to have played the game but he didn’t manage to win the trophy with the national team, same for George Weah also, look at these great players and more.
“It’s so difficult because our football is tough and difficult, physical.
“Winning the 2013 AFCON was my best career moment.”
