Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has singled out Lazio midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru for praises after his performance for the Nigerian team at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Dele-Bashiru bagged an assist in the final group game which Nigeria won 3-1 against Uganda to finish with maximum points from three games and top of their group.
They will take on Mozambique in the round of 16 on Monday, and while speaking on the win over Uganda Mikel said the 24 year old put up a typical number 10 performance.
” You have to look at how well he played by acting as the link between the defence and attack. That’s a typical number 10 performance which will make any coach proud”, Mikel said while on set for beIN sports.
It was his first start in the tournament, and Mikel says he has done enough to put himself in the plans of the coach heading into the knock out round of the tournament.
” It’s the kind of performance that send a message to your manager that you are available and can be relied on. I think that is a good headache for any coach especially in this crucial stage of the tournament”, he stated.
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