The Super Eagles of Nigeria are clashing on Friday Mexico in a friendly match in Houston.
A match in which John Obi Mikel, the Chelsea midfielder will not take part, yet in the list of players summoned by Coach Stephen Keshi.
The player has requested and obtained a rest. It does not take much to find him a desire to get back into the selection.
The African champion has refuted this on Sky Sports “I’ve always loved playing for my country, reports afrik-foot. I will play the next two games (editor’s note in qualifying World Cup 2014 against Kenya and to Namibia) and the Confederations Cup. “
The Nigerian international finished the season off lawns with Chelsea because of an injury.