Yobo Benched During Zambia Match

Super Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo, is not likely to start when the Eagles confront the Chipolopolo of Zambia in their second match of the African Cup of Nations, AFCON 2013.

An official of the team disclosed at the Eagles base in Nelspruit that Kenneth Omeruo is likely to be paired with Godffrey Oboabona in the central defense.

Keshi, Yobo disagree over Ballon d’Or

Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi and Nigeria captain Joseph Yobo were part of the process that produced Lionel Messi as the Ballon d’Or winner for a record fourth time on Monday but the two had different opinions on who should be the best player in the world. In the full list of the votes for the award released by FIFA shortly after the event, it was revealed that Keshi voted for African Footballer of the Year, Yaya Toure of Ivory Coast while captain Yobo gave his vote to the eventual winner, Messi.

Joseph Yobo Slams Osaze

Super Eagles skipper Joseph Yobo has cautioned dissatisfied West Brom striker Osaze Odemwingie over his verbal tirade on coach Steven Keshi and ex-international Victor Ikpeba. Odemwingie  launched online attacks on the duo after he was left out of Nigeria’s provisional 32-man list for the 2013 Nations Cup. Commenting on Brila FM programme Sports Machine on Friday, Yobo said Odemwingie’s outburst was a distraction to the team, calling on him to respect the coach and the team. ‘’If suddenly everyone has now become your enemy, you must  examine yourself in the front of a mirror,’’ he said, adding that Odemwingie’s action justified Keshi’s decision to leave him out.