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Nigerian medics declare Mikel fit

John Obi Mikel
John Obi Mikel

John Obi Mikel will link up with the rest of his Nigeria team-mates having recovered from knee-surgery, according to a spokesman for the country's football federation.

The Chelsea midfielder recently had an operation to repair damege to his knee, raising doubts over his participation in the World Cup.

Following a trip to London the Nigerian medical team are certain that Mikel will be released by Chelsea’s doctors and given the all clear for the tournament.

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