In a poll conducted on Goal Africa Twitter handle, a massive 60.9 percent of total votes cast advised him to forget about the prospect of lacing his boots for any Nigerian league outfit.
Should John Obi Mikel consider a return to the NPFL after his contract at Stoke City? Goal Africa (@GoalAfrica) May 11, 2021
Mikel starred for Plateau United before Lyn Oslo after an impressive outing at the 2003 U17 World Cup Finland. In view of that, 29.5 percent support the gesture that he should return home.
Meanwhile, 9.7% of voters are undecided if he should return to the NPFL or not.
For veteran coach Henry Makinwa, should the 34-year-old consider a switch home, it would be a massive win for the Nigerian top flight.
Although Stoke boss Michael O Neill would want the brilliant signing to stay at Bet365 Stadium for another year, the lethal former Vitoria Setubal and Rapid Bucuresti striker fancy him to borrow a leaf from Ahmed Musa.
Should John Obi Mikel consider a return to the NPFL after his contract at Stoke City? Goal Africa (@GoalAfrica) May 11, 2021
“That would be highly welcomed if he can consider that option,” Makinwa told
Goal when asked if Mikel should make a return to Nigeria.
“I once wrote about this many years back but that could not stand then. If he does that, we will welcome him back home.