Former Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel has praised four key players for their standout performances, as the Super Eagles advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Nigeria has emerged as a strong contender for the title in Morocco, largely due to a formidable attacking display.
The team leads the tournament's scoring charts with twelve goals, a significant shift from the defensive strategy seen under Jose Peseiro at the 2023 AFCON.
The goals have been distributed among seven players, with Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman contributing half of the total.
Nigeria has emerged as a strong contender for the title in Morocco, largely due to a formidable attacking display.
The team leads the tournament's scoring charts with twelve goals, a significant shift from the defensive strategy seen under Jose Peseiro at the 2023 AFCON.
The goals have been distributed among seven players, with Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman contributing half of the total.
Speaking on his podcast, "The Obi One," Mikel identified Osimhen, Lookman, Ndidi, and Alex Iwobi as the players who have particularly caught his eye.
"I like to see Victor Osimhen win the highest goalscorer because he deserves it. Ademola Lookman as well playing really well. Both of them absolutely on fire," Mikel stated.
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Nigeria has emerged as a strong contender for the title in Morocco, largely due to a formidable attacking display.
The team leads the tournament's scoring charts with twelve goals, a significant shift from the defensive strategy seen under Jose Peseiro at the 2023 AFCON.
The goals have been distributed among seven players, with Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman contributing half of the total.
Nigeria has emerged as a strong contender for the title in Morocco, largely due to a formidable attacking display.
The team leads the tournament's scoring charts with twelve goals, a significant shift from the defensive strategy seen under Jose Peseiro at the 2023 AFCON.
The goals have been distributed among seven players, with Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman contributing half of the total.
Speaking on his podcast, "The Obi One," Mikel identified Osimhen, Lookman, Ndidi, and Alex Iwobi as the players who have particularly caught his eye.
"I like to see Victor Osimhen win the highest goalscorer because he deserves it. Ademola Lookman as well playing really well. Both of them absolutely on fire," Mikel stated.
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https://www.pulsesports.ng/afcon-2025/story/afcon-2025-mikel-obi-names-players-who-have-impressed-him-in-the-super-eagles-team-2026010810515559761