John Obi Mikel Midfielder’s daughters sad to see him leave for Olympics

playJohn Obi Mikel leaving his London home for the Dream Team camp in the United States (Instagram

Twin daughters of Super Eagles midfielder, John Obi Mikelwere very sad to see him leave for the United States where he is joining the Dream Team ahead of the Rio 2016.

Mikel Obi is expected to lead Nigeria’s U-23 at the football event of the 2016 Olympic Games after he made the final list.

The midfielder who is one of the over-aged players in the Dream Team left Chelsea’s pre-season camp in Austria to join up with the Nigerian football team in Atlanta.

playJohn Obi Mikel was heavily involved in Chelsea's pre-season activities before joining the Nigerian football team ahead of Rio 2016 (Chelsea FC via Getty Images )

His twin daughters, Mia and Ava were however unhappy as he packed his bag ready to leave for the United States.

Mikel’s partner, Olga Diyachenko shared a photo of one of the twins chasing after her dad who was already packed for his trip.

“Dada don't leave!!!” Olga captions the photo.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) after revealed that the midfielder had arrived at the Dream Team camp.