Categories: News

Mikel, Eagles donate over N1m towards teammates wedding

Super Eagles skipper John Obi Mikel led his teammates to donate cash to the upcoming weddings of Elderson Echiejile and Daniel Akpeyi, FCNaija reports.

Players of the Super Eagles led by skipper John Obi Mikel showed their solidarity with two of their own, as they donated over N1million naira to the upcoming weddings of Elderson Echiejile and Daniel Akpeyi.

The players, who recieved N350, 000 each as their camp allowance following the 3-1 win over Algeria, but instead of going home with the entire sum, agreed to donate N50, 000 each to Echiejile and Akpeyi, as their own contribution to the players’ weddings next month.

Goalkeeper Akpeyi who plays for Chippa United in South Africa, will walk down the aisle with his bride on December 29th in Abiriba, Abia State, while defender Echiejile, who is on loan at Belgian club Standard Liege from Monaco, will exchange vows the following day being the 30th, in Warri, Delta State.

Both players were in action for the Super Eagles as they dumped the Desert Foxes of Algeria 3-1 last Saturday in Uyo in a World Cup qualifier, and they will be the latest Nigeria internationals to walk down the aisle, after midfielder Ogenyi Onazi, who got married earlier in the year.

This post was last modified on November 30, 2018 1:50 pm

SoccerNet Editor

Share
Published by
SoccerNet Editor

Recent Posts

Liverpool join Chelsea and PSG in pursuit of 16-goal Super Eagles striker

Six-time UEFA Champions League winners, Liverpool, have joined Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain in the race… Read More

33 mins ago

Club Brugge’s UECL hopes dashed by Onyedika’s red card drama

Raphael Onyedika’s red card stole the spotlight in the Conference League semi-finals clash between Club… Read More

1 hour ago

Nottingham Forest pins Premier League survival hopes on recovering Awoniyi

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo remains hopeful of Taiwo Awonyi's imminent return to the… Read More

4 hours ago

Watch: Fulham FC duo Iwobi and Bassey go on shopping spree in London

Fulham FC duo Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey recently stepped out together for a shopping… Read More

14 hours ago

Aston Villa to compete with Crystal Palace, Galatasaray, and others for Super Eagles’ signature

Unai Emery-led Aston Villa is poised to compete with English Premier League rivals Crystal Palace… Read More

16 hours ago

Revolutionize Your Ride with Motorcycle Intercom: Enhancing Communication and Safety on the Road

‍Introduction to Motorcycle Intercoms As a passionate motorcycle enthusiast, I have always been on the… Read More

16 hours ago