The Super Eagles skipper was on from start to finish as the Tigers defeated Beijing Guoan to escape demotion to League 1

John Obi Mikel’s Tianjin Teda escaped the drop from the Chinese Super League after defeating Beijing Guona 2-0 at Tianjin Olympic Center Stadium.

Mbaye Diagne’s brace inspired Uli Stielike’s men to victory to remain afloat after Yanbian bowed 2-1 at home to Henan Jianye.

aThe Tigers look destined for relegation at the beginning of June no thanks to their appalling run that saw them lose 10 out of 13 matches.