Tremendous Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has revealed that he used to look as much as former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel as an inspiration whereas rising up as a younger footballer.
Ndidi made the comment at his pre-match press convention on Monday forward of Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, Group C tie in opposition to Uganda on Tuesday.
Recall that Obi Mikel proudly captained the Tremendous Eagles throughout his illustrious soccer profession.
“Each participant desires to be within the nationwide workforce, however even the youthful gamers, we’re those they give the impression of being as much as as a result of I used to be as soon as there, trying as much as nice gamers like [John] Mikel Obi and the remaining,” Ndidi stated.
“My dream additionally was to be a part of it and I’m honored to be right here,” the Besiktas midfielder added.
Ndidi has one purpose within the 2025 AFCON, having scored in opposition to Tunisia over the weekend.
