How his father was kidnapped just before the World match

A few minutes before the start of the match, Nigeria Argentina, valid for the group phase of the World Championship “Russia-1818x1>, Mikel received a call from some bandits who had kidnapped his father, Michael Obi.

Michael's 21 grand in full for Father's release.

The bandits who were pretending to be cops took Mike's father when he was on the way to a funeral.

It was terrible. Just before the fight, they called me and told me to donate 21 grand pounds or shoot my father, say Michael.

The 31-year-old news got very close to himself, but despite the importance he did not bother his fellow players.

I didn't want to discuss it with the coach, because I didn't want my case to ruin the atmosphere of my associates, before an extremely important fight”.

I was emotionally worried, but I had to make a quick decision. I was confused. But I decided to play”.

Nigeria was eliminated from the World Cup after losing Argentina.

On the other hand, the police managed to save Michael's father Monday evening, six days after he was kidnapped.

He's actually released and he's fine. I thank the police who do everything they can to save”, Mikel added.

This wasn't the first time Michael had this happening to him. In 2011 the captain of Nigeria had the same adventure, where bandits took his father and beat him.

Michael is now part of Tianjin T EDA in China has developed about 20 presentations.

He used to play for Lyons and Chelsea.