John Obi Mikel has announced his retirement from international football after helping Nigeria to third place in the Africa Cup of Nations.
The Super Eagles lost to Algeria in the last four in Egypt, but atoned for that disappointment to a degree with a 1-0 win over Tunisia in the third place play-off.
That game marked the last appearance in a Nigeria shirt for Mikel, who confirmed the end of his career for his country in a post on Instagram.
MIkel won the AFCON in 2013 and collected a bronze medal at the 2016 Olympic Games, while he also featured for the Super Eagles at the 2014 and 2018 World Cups.
The former Chelsea star will continue his successful club career with Trabzonspor, having joined the Turkish side this summer.
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