Nigeria and Chelsea legend insists Joe Aribo isn’t his replacement
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Chelsea and Nigeria legend John Mikel Obi has insisted that Rangers star Joe Aribo isn’t his replacement at for the Super Eagles – despite the Ibrox ace assuming his number 10 jersey.
After quitting the international scene, the former Chelsea star thinks that Alex Iwobi has taken his role in the side and has been impressed with how he has taken to it so far.
The Super Eagles legend has liked what he has seen from Aribo in his first few games for his adopted country as he adapts to international football.
“I like the man who took my number Aribo but many people don’t understand that Alex Iwobi is the player in my role,” Mikel said, as quoted by Brilla.
