A "fit" John Obi Mikel will link up with the rest of his Nigeria team-mates on Friday, according to a spokesman for the country's football federation.

The Chelsea midfielder recently underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his knee, raising doubts over his participation in this summer's World Cup. But the news is good according to Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) media officer, Idah Peterside.

"He will join us on Friday," he told www.kickoffnigeria.com. "The doctor will officially release him to the team, fit, on that day."