Sunday Oliseh and John Mikel Obi need no introduction in Nigeria soccer circles. Both were Super Eagles captain at different times. Oliseh had 63 caps for Nigeria and scored three goals. Mikel had 91 caps for Nigeria and scored six goals. Both players won the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) as Super Eagles players (Oliseh in 1994 and Mikel in 2013). Both players also featured in two world cups for Nigeria. Oliseh came third in the African Footballer of the Year award in 1998 (behind Mustafa Hadji and Austin Jay Jay Okocha), while Mikel came second in 2013 (behind Yaya Toure).