Algeria national team coach Georges Leekens was disappointed with his side<span class="body1">&rsquo;s 3-1 loss to Nigeria in a World Cup qualifier on Saturday, and opined that Mikel</span><span class="body1">&rsquo;s goal in the 42nd minute was from an offside position.<br /><br />In truth, the Chelsea midfielder thought he was offside after receiving a pass from Oghenekaro Etebo, but the referee and linesman encouraged him to play on when they failed to whistle or raise the flag.<br /><br /></span><span class="body1">&ldquo;Nigeria</span><span class="body1"><span class="body1">&rsquo;</span>s second goal is not valid. There was indeed an offside position of the attacker. The assistant referee did not whistle this blatant foul, </span><span class="body1">&rdquo;&nbsp; Leekens told reporters. <br /><br /></span><span class="body1"><span class="body1">&ldquo;</span>This goal somewhat deconcentrated my players especially before the break. <br /><br /></span><span class="body1"><span class="body1">&ldquo;</span>With a deficit of one goal, we would have comeback in the second half.</span><span class="body1">&rdquo;<br /><br />Obi Mikel, who started his second straight game in the World Cup qualifiers despite being inactive for Chelsea, was replaced by Racing Genk</span><span class="body1"><span class="body1">&rsquo;s Wilfred Ndidi in the 83rd minute. <br /><br />Ifeanyi Emmanuel<br /><br />Photo Credit : chelseafc.com<br /></span></span>