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Afcon 2019: Boost for Nigeria as Mikel makes timely return ahead of South Africa showdown

Nigeria captain Obi Mikel has handed coach Gernot Rohr a selection boost ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal against South Africa.

The Super Eagles midfielder took part in light training during the team’s recovery session on Sunday morning, seven days after he limped out of Nigeria’s 2-0 defeat to Madagascar.

Good news as @mikel_john_obi returns to @NGSuperEagles training ahead of @BafanaBafana clash #TotalAFCON2019 pic.twitter.com/qU8pG5EA6i

— Goal Nigeria (@GoalcomNigeria) July 7, 2019

Afcon 2019: Captain @mikel_john_obi is back!