NFF Refunds Mikel Obi's $4,600

The ministry of sports has refunded the $4,600 owed captain Mikel Obi.Mikel had bailed the Dream team out by paying their bills in Sao Paolo on their way to Salvador for the match against Denmark which they won 2-0. Speaking on behalf of the sport minister Solomon Dalung,permanent secretary Chiyeaka Ohaa said: " I am happy to be a Nigerian, because in spite of all the challenges, you have taken the world by storm; you have by your performance given happiness to more than 160 million Nigerians. Football is the biggest unifying factor in Nigeria today. From Mr. President to the average Nigerian you have made everyone proud today. “I am humbled by your efforts, your commitment, your patriotism. I want to assure you that your sacrifices will not be in vain. Aside whatever the NFF have for you, we will as much as possible make you happy, if only you will be patient with us. Today, with your performance, I am convinced that you will get that gold. Responding,Mikel Obi said: We want to thank you for your fatherly support. In truth, there have been a lot of challenges, but every time we go onto the field, we forget about everything and make sure our fatherland comes first. “We have done that so far and we will continue to do that, but we need more motivation.” Original Report from The Punch. I thought there was a denial about owing Mikel?