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Keshi says Yobo will make Eagles World Cup team if he stays fit

Friday, 28 February 2014



Super Eagles manager Stephen Keshi has revealed his happiness with the form of Captain Joseph Yobo especially as the World Cup draws near.

Keshi was speaking to Lagos state-based radio station Brilafm on Friday as he spoke glowingly about the form of Norwich City defender, Yobo, who has been in good form for his new team especially in the match against Tottenham Hotspurs when he authoritatively shut out in-form striker Emmanuel Adebayor.

“Joseph Yobo has impressed me since he moved to Norwich and I will love him to continue with his current form which is good for his chances to make the World Cup team.

“I am looking forward to seeing him and others during the Mexico friendly in March. We have been monitoring the boys and we are pleased with their performances for their various clubside. 

“Yobo is a perfect example for the younger players as he kept working hard and communicating with the team even when he is not playing. We hope he stays fit and he doesn’t pick up any injuries,”Keshi revealed about the former Fenerbahce defender.

Yobo’s understanding with center back partner Sebastien Bassong was recently applauded by teammate Alex Tettey who said:  “Joseph and Seb are clicking really well.  That’s good for the team and for them, the way they are playing.

“They understand each other and it’s good for the team that at the back, we can have that trust. It makes the team go forward, and everyone calm down and play football.

Yobo is the most capped Nigerian player with 95 caps and will be hoping to be the first player to get to 100 caps with the Eagles. Nigeria will play in Group F against Argentina, Iran, and Bosnia at the Brazil 2014 World Cup starting in June.


Culled from FCNaija
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