Mikel Obi: Ex-Super Eagles captain given King's welcome by First Lady of Cote d'Ivoire

Mikel Obi: Ex-Super Eagles captain given King's welcome by First Lady of Cote d'Ivoire

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 12:30 - 13.10.2023

Legendary Nigerian midfielder John Mikel Obi met with the first lady of Cote d'Ivoire just before the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations draw in Abidjan.

Mikel Obi was present in Abidjan for the African Nations Cup draw.

The ex-Chelsea defender, who was in the company of Ivorian legend and former Blues teammate Didier Drogba was welcomed by the First Lady, Mrs Dominique Ouattara.

Mikel Obi welcomed by First Lady of Cote d'Ivoire

John Obi Mikel on CAF duty in Abidjan
Mikel Obi alongside Drogba and Akon being received by the first lady of Ivory Coast Dominique Ouattara | Imago, Instagram @mikel_john_obi

Mikel was one of the assistants for the draw process and shared the beautiful clip on his Instagram page.

The team of football and music dignitaries also presented a national team jersey of Ivory Coast to the first lady of the country during their visit to the presidency.

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