Mikel Obi: Super Eagles legend builds perfect African player
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Former Nigerian football star Mikel Obi has sparked debate about African football talent.
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In a video by One football, Mikel humorously constructed his ideal African player by rating various attributes.
He was tasked placing the legendary skills of some of the continent's most iconic figures.
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Mikel Obi builds perfect African Player
Mikel, holding a microphone evaluated different aspects of a footballer's game, such as speed, strength, vision, and passing.
Each attribute is humorously assigned to a renowned African player, reflecting their unique strengths.
Mikel attributes "speed" and "strength" to Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Touré.
He selected Mohamed Salah's, Didier Drogba's right foot and referenced himself for exceptional passing ability.
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Another Nigerian selected by Mikel is the legendary Jay Jay Okocha for his vision on the field.
Cameroon defender Rigobert Song's heading ability stood out in the list selected by Mikel.
This comes after reports of Mikel Obi criticizing Senegalese forward Nicholas Jackson for a red card playing for Chelsea at the Club World Cup.
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