Mikel Obi, the former captain of the Super Eagles, has disclosed that he was sidelined by Chelsea manager Antonio Conte due to his decision to participate in the 2016 Olympic Games. Mikel was appointed captain of Nigeria's provisional 35-man squad and played a pivotal role in leading the team to a bronze medal victory, culminating in a 3-2 win against Honduras. His participation in the Olympics reportedly led to his exclusion from the first team at Chelsea during that period.
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