Why Mikel Obi's Father Slams Federal Government

The father of the national team captain Mikel Obi, has expressed his disappointment over the treatment of the Olympic team after winning bronze at the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil.

Mikel and his Father

 

 

Pa Obi allegedly told Punch correspondent that he had expected his son to lead the team home to a heroic welcome by the Federal Government rather than the total neglect given to them after beating Honduras 3-2 to win bronze for the country.

 

“I was surprised to read that there are no plans to receive the team. It is very unfair, especially after the team won the only medal at the Games.

“The least they had expected was a hero’s  welcome and a presidential handshake to appreciate their superlative performance, especially when nobody had expected that they would go far at the Games.

“I had expected Mikel to lead the team back to Nigeria, accorded a befitting reception, before going  back to their various clubs.

“We are all aware of the shoddy