Calabar fans mob Mikel

Chelsea of England’s mercurial midfielder, John Mikel Obi was at his ebullient self yesterday during his first training session with the Super Eagles as he was seen chatting with the fans after the team’s evening training session at the UJ Esuene Stadium, Calabar.

He was consistently hailed by his fans who have special love for English Premier League side, Chelsea and Mikel was all smiles acknowledging their support for him.

As the evening session expired  the fans formed a barricade around the exit  waiting for the Eagles and especially Mikel to pass.

They touched him mildly and Mikel was also spotted making passes at his fans as he made his way out of the main bowl of the UJ Esuene Stadium, Calabar while his fans continued with their rendition of kerenke Obi! Kerenke Obi! on numerous occasions.

SportingLife also saw fans taking photographs with some of their beloved Eagles’ stars including Kenneth Omeruo, Nosa Igiebor and Chigozie Agbim who was impressive during the practice session making various saves .

Nigeria’s Eagles will entertain the Red Devils of Congo in an AFCON qualifying tie on Saturday in Calabar and thereafter proceed to Cape Town in South Africa for another date with the Bafana Bafana on September 10.

The Eagles are the reigning champions of the AFCON and they must overcome Sudan, South Africa and Congo if they are to defend their title in Morocco next year.