Joel Obi: I’ll be fit for AFCON

In October, after being out since March Obi returned to action with Inter in a Europa League game and even scored against Azerbaijani champions Neftci PFK in a 3-1 away win. However, the injury relapsed against Catania in an Italian Serie A fixture on October 21. His injury problems have raised concerns over his chances […]

In October, after being out since March Obi returned to action with Inter in a Europa League game and even scored against Azerbaijani champions Neftci PFK in a 3-1 away win.

However, the injury relapsed against Catania in an Italian Serie A fixture on October 21.

His injury problems have raised concerns over his chances of making the Eagles squad to next year’s Nations Cup as he has only played a bit role in the qualifiers.

“I’m happy I’m back in training, trying to get 100% fit and be ready for both my club and Nigeria,” Obi said on a radio interview programme on Thursday.

“I will be fit for the Nations Cup. I still have more to give to Nigeria.”

Obi said he expects the fans to back the Eagles at the 2013 Nations Cup in South Africa.

“We won’t disappoint them but we would need their support,” he said.