I’m not going to put you through suspense today. I’d get right into the story and keep it very short.
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Because, I want you to get why we have to put some respect on Mikel Obi’s name.
In 2016, this young hero did something very commendable.
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But somehow, it wasn’t talked about enough.
Here’s what happened. The Nigerian Olympic Team hadn’t completed their hotel bills.
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Say Hello to the Nigerian government.
Mikel hears about this and settles the bill. Just like that. Because he couldn’t let his country look bad.
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$4,000. Just like that.
Do you just love Mikel or what? If you don’t see a reason to love him yet, I don’t understand.
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Actually, just stop reading this. I’m serious.
But, if you think Mikel deserves a crown for that singular act.
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Keep reading please.
Okay so, remember the match between Nigeria and Argentina. Mikel is on his way to the stadium with the team.
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He gets a random call.
“Mikel, Mikel, you father has been kidnapped. Can you hear me? Mikel”
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Wait, what?
Obviously, This Is scary news. What should he do?
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Remember this is just about 4 hours till the match.
Mikel acts like a true captain. Talks to himself and tells no one on the team because he doesn’t want it to affect the game.
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Don’t lie, if it were you, you would’ve started crying and shouting. Okay, but me I would have o.
They played their game and even though they fought till the end, they lost to Argentina.
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Now Argentina is also out of the World Cup, did they drink from the cup? No.
Mikel settled the issue after the match and his father has been released.
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To God be the glory
This tragic event has happened to him more than once.
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We all need to do better. I won’t stop saying this.
If this is not sacrifice and team spirit, I don’t know what is.
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Thanks for coming to my TED talk.