Nigeria vs Libya: Mikel Obi reacts to Odion Ighalo’s hat-trick, Super Eagles’ win
Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi has reacted to striker, Odion Ighalo’s hat-trick and the team’s 4-0 victory over Libya in the 2019 African Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier played on Saturday evening.
Three goals from Changchun Yatai star, Odion Ighalo, and a goal from Kalu Uche, ensured that the Super Eagles took all 3 points in Uyo.
Mikel, who took permission from Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr not to feature against the North Africans, has now praised Ighalo for his scoring three goals and also congratulated the team for defeating Libya.
”Congratulations to the team! Amazing game, good team spirit and also congratulations Ighalo on your hat-trick,” Mikel posted on Instagram.
Mikel made his debut for the Eagles in a 1-0 win over Libya in a friendly back in August 2005.
Nigeria will travel to Tunisia to take on Libya in the return leg on Tuesday.
