Mikel Obi is being celebrated by Nigerians on Twitter, regards him as legend (PHOTOS)

Nigerians are celebrating former Chelsea star and Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel, after his amazing display vs Cameroon in Russia 2018 World Cup qualifier match, yesterday.

The 30-year-old showed class in Uyo, as Nigeria hammer the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon 4 goals to nothing, by scoring a goal and assisting the first goal scored by Odion Ighalo.

Nigerians won't stop celebrating the Eagles' victory and they have took to Twitter to praise the 'Legend', Mikel Obi. Some reaction below:

His name is John Mikel Obi. He is the Super Eagles conductor! He is a legend! pic.twitter.com/4oS9CrWY3M

— Nigeria Football ⚽️ (@NGfooty) September 1, 2017

When You leave Agberos, You go become Great

- Mikel Obi pic.twitter.com/Rvkp24yvY3

— Man United In Pidgin (@ManUtdInPidgin) September 1, 2017

Gooooooaaaaal!

Mikel Obi tear net. Their papa! Our Captain, Our Legend. 🇳🇬

— Bolarinwa Olajide (@iambolar) September 1, 2017

Absolutely electric atmosphere! Fans singing Mikel Obi's name. Goose bumps. He is a legend!

— National Red Line (@ChuxEkere) September 1, 2017

Mikel Obi vs Cameroon.
-1 goal
-1 assist
Heart of the team #SuperEagles #NGRCAM #WCQ2018 pic.twitter.com/k4EEWnIfON

— Billionaire Bet (@Billionaire_BET) September 1, 2017

Watching Mikel Obi play the idol figure role in the Nigerian national team makes me feel old lol

— Dàflow (@DaflowAbioye) September 1, 2017

Mikel Obi Appreciation thread. Let us appreciate one of our own. pic.twitter.com/azqxxPvWUt

— Kene 🌍 (@keneinho) August 27, 2017