By Amaechi Agbo

Want away Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi was on target as his Championship club, Middlesbrough defeated their opponents Rotherham United 2-1 this afternoon to consolidate their playoff push, Bestchoicesports.com.ng can report.

Mikel scored the second goal of the encounter at the 37th minute after Assombalonga gave the club early lead in the 28 minute.

Michael Smith ensured that the match ended in a nervy moment when he scored for the Semi Ajayi’s Rotherham in the 86th minute.

Mikel was cautioned by the centre referee on the 90th after a rough tackle on a Rotherham player.

Middlesbrough currently occupy the 7th position of the log with 73 points, one point behind 6th placed Derby County with 74 points for the playoff position.

Meanwhile, Semi Ajayi’s Rotherham could be released at the end of the season as they occupy 22nd position with 40 points.