Joseph Yobo speaks on appointment as assistant coach of Super Eagles
New Super Eagles assistant coach, Joseph Yobo has spoken on his appointment, saying he is looking forward to the new chapter.
The 39-year-old will work with manager Gernot Rohr and replaces Imama Amapakabo in the technical crew, according to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
Taking to Instagram this evening to confirm his appointment, Yobo wrote:
‘Delighted to announce my appointment as the new Assistant Coach of the Super Eagles. I’m honoured to be given this opportunity to serve. I’m ready and looking forward to this new chapter.’
‘I’m grateful to God. I Thank you all for your overwhelming love and support since this announcement, it means alot.’
Yobo, who represented Nigeria at the 1999 Under-20 World Cup, skippered the Super Eagles to Africa Cup of Nations success in South Africa in 2013.
The former Everton, Fenerbahce and Norwich City defender played in six Africa Cup of Nations tournaments between 2002 and 2013 in a 14-year career.
He featured in three World Cup tournaments in 2002, 2010 and 2014, playing ten matches at the World Cup finals in total – the most appearances for the West African nation on the biggest stage.
Yobo became the first African to captain Everton in October 2007 and made more than 250 appearances for the Toffees, helping them qualify for the Champions League in 2005 and playing in the side that lost the 2009 FA Cup final to Chelsea.
