Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi has sent a message of support to Team Nigeria at the XXI Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia.

Mikel tweeted his support for the 90 athletes who will be representing Nigeria at the games on Wednesday as the opening ceremony of the games was under way.

His message read: Wishing the best of luck to Team Nigeria at #GoldCoast2018 #CommonwealthGames. I’ll be supporting you from here in China 🇳🇬👍🏿😀

Wishing the best of luck to Team Nigeria at #GoldCoast2018 #CommonwealthGames. I’ll be supporting you from here in China 🇳🇬👍🏿😀 pic.twitter.com/FE7dZ3FkWy

— Mikel John Obi (@mikel_john_obi) April 4, 2018

2014 Commonwealth Games double gold medalist, Blessing Okagbare-Ighoteguonor was Nigeria’s flagbearer.