Ebele Obi has had discussions about the World Cup with his brother Mikel Obi Ebele Obi has revealed that his elder brother John Mikel Obi will lead Nigeria to the semi-finals of the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.Ebele who plays for Nigerian Professional Football League outfit (NPFL) Heartland of Owerri, revealed that Mikel has set a semi-final target for the team.Mikel who is captain of the Super Eagles, contributed two goals in the World Cup qualification series, and will be expected to play a key role for Nigeria to progress from a difficult group. According to a Complete Sports report Ebele said, “Myself and my brother (Mikel) have spoken so much about the World Cup and he is determined to put up a show at the competition,”“Winning the World Cup seems a tall order for African teams but he is keen to see the Super Eagles make to the semi-finals at least.”Mikel was part of the Super Eagles players that unveiled Nigeria’s 2018 FIFA World Cup jerseys, which caused massive reactions from the teams supportersIf Ebele Obi’s target is achieved, Nigeria will be the first African side to progress to the semi-final.Nigeria’s World Cup group stage opponents are Croatia, Iceland and Argentina.
