Mikel set to be named in Super Eagles squad ahead AFCON 2019

Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi is poised to return to the team ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt after self-imposed 11 months absence

Mikel last featured for the three in their 2-1 loss to Argentina at the FIFA 2018 world cup in Russia missing the Super Eagles last seven games.

The Nigerian Football Federation reforms committee after a meeting with the super eagles coaching staff in London on Saturday.

After the meeting, a member of the committee Osasu Obayiuwana said the former Chelsea Tianjin Teda midfielder stated that he was strong, fit and ready to return to the team for the AFCON tournament.

Mikel made 18 appearances for Middlesbrough and scored one goal.  If he makes the Super Eagles squad to AFCON 2019, the 32-year-old will be making his fourth appearance in the tournament since he made his debut at the in 2006 edition.

Meanwhile, the Super Eagles will set up a camp in Asaba, Delta State from June 2, play a friendly with the Warriors of Zimbabwe on June 8 and fly to Egypt the following day where they will face Senegal in Ismailia on 16th June.

Three-time champions Nigeria will be up against Burundi on 22nd June, confront Guinea on 26th June and tackle Madagascar on 30th June, all in Alexandria.