Mikel John Obi played in Nigeria against Argentina despite the abduction of his father | Bleacher's report

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Nigeria captain Mikel John Obi said that it was said to his father, Pa Michael Obi, had been kidnapped a few hours before playing for the Super Eagles against Argentina on June 26th.

The 2-1 defeat was Nigeria's last match at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, but Mikel explained that he had other problems. mind. His father, who was later released, was held for ransom and threatened with death, said midfielder David Hytner of Guardian Tuesday: [19659000] " J & # 39; I played while my father I had to quell the trauma, I took a call four hours before the kickoff to tell me what had happened, I 'd have it. was emotionally helpless and I had to decide if I was mentally ready to play.I was confused, I did not know what to do but, finally, I knew that I could not let down 180 million from Nigerians, I had to shut up and go to represent my country first, inform the coaches or the staff of the NFF and only a very close circle of my friends knew it.

" One m & # 39; said that they would shoot my father instantly if I reported to the authorities or if I told anyone. I also did not want to discuss it with the coach [Gernot Rohr] because I did not want my problem to be a distraction for him or for the rest of the team the day of a match as well. important. Even if I wanted to discuss it with the coach, I could not do it

" Fortunately, my father was released safely Monday afternoon.Unfortunately, my father is currently hospitalized and receiving emergency care as a result of the torture he sustained during his capture. " [19659004] Per Hytner, Pa Michael Obi was abducted in the southeastern Nigeria while he was going to a funeral, and he is currently being treated at the hospital after being tortured during his capture of one week. He was also abducted once in 2011.

AFP Africa reported that the former Chelsea player paid 10 million Naira (£ 21,000) to secure the release of his father: