Mikel Obi Retires From Football
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Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has announced his
retirement from professional football after 20 years.
Obi retired
at the age of 35 with laurels won for both clubs and country, including
Nations Cup, and Champions League, among others.
He disclosed his
retirement on Tuesday on his social media account with an emotional note to
his fans.
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“There is a saying that “all good things must come to an end”, and for my
professional football career, that day is today.
“I look back at
the past 20 years of my career, and I must say that I am very satisfied with
all that I was able to achieve and, more importantly, the human it has helped
shape.
“All of this would not have been possible without the
unwavering support of my family, managers, clubs, coaches, teammates and most
importantly, my ever-loyal fans.
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“You supported me through my highs and lows, even on days that I did not
live up to your expectations. I say a big thank you.
“I will also
like to encourage everyone who I may have inspired one way or the other in the
course of my career to never give up on their dreams, for every time you think
about quitting, remind yourself why you started.
“This is not
goodbye, it’s the start of another journey, another chapter of my life. I look
forward to what the future holds, and I hope you will walk with me. Thank
you”, he wrote.
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