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Nigerian football icon Mikel Obi expresses profound admiration for Augustine Eguavoen, backing his former coach's approach with the Super Eagles during his time as interim coach.
Nigerian football legend Mikel Obi has professed his deep admiration for Augustine Eguavoen, hailing the former interim Super Eagles coach as one of the finest managers he’s ever worked with.
The heartfelt endorsement came during the latest episode of Mikel’s podcast, where he was joined by current Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen, who himself had just lavished praise on Eguavoen’s leadership.
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Responding to Osimhen’s glowing tribute, where the on-loan Napoli striker credited Eguavoen for his respectful, fatherly approach, Mikel didn’t hold back.
“I love Austine. That’s amazing to hear you say that about him,” the former Chelsea midfielder said, his voice tinged with nostalgia and respect.
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Mikel, a Super Eagles icon who captained the team to Africa Cup of Nations glory in 2013, placed Eguavoen in elite company alongside the legendary Keshi, who passed away in 2016.
Both coaches, he suggested, left an indelible mark on his career and Nigerian football at large.
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Eguavoen’s recent stint as interim boss, guiding the team through a challenging period, clearly struck a chord with Mikel, echoing Osimhen’s sentiments about the coach’s ability to inspire loyalty and unity.
The mutual admiration between players and coach paints a picture of Eguavoen as a towering figure in Nigerian football, a tactician whose human touch and authority have earned him a special place in the hearts of the nation’s footballing elite.
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While the Super Eagles move forward under new management, Mikel’s confession serves as a powerful reminder of Eguavoen’s enduring legacy.
For fans of the team, it’s clear Eguavoen remains a beloved name in the annals of Nigerian sport.
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