Mikel Obi pulls out of South Africa friendly

John Mikel Obi will not feature in the Nelson Mandela Challenge between the Super Eagles and South Africa, because of an infection.

The Chelsea midfielder, was expected to feature in the friendly match at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Wednesday.
“Mikel has been withdrawn from the squad. He has a stomach bug,” Stephen Keshi was quoted as saying by KickOff.
The 26-year-old joins Emmanuel Emenike and Kenneth Omeruo, in withdrawing from the game.
He joins the duo of Emmanuel Emenike and Kenneth Omeruo who had earlier withdrawn from the game.