Yobo Out Of Nations Cup Qualifier

Super Eagles’ captain, Joseph Yobo has been ruled out of
tomorrow’s 2013 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier with injury.

Yobo played 70 minutes of a League match for Fenerbahce
against Besiktas last weekend, but was taken off with a swollen knee.

The injury is a reoccurrence of the one that forced him out
in the first leg against Liberia.

But he told Tidesports source that is an injury that
requires rest, and he will be in Calabar to support his team mates.

“It started during the game against Liberia, and I have
played some games with it,” Yobo said. “Our medical team have recommended rest
and therapy and I should be fine in a couple of weeks.

“But I am flying into the country on Thursday (yesterday) to
support the team because we need to win.”

Nigeria coach, Stephen Keshi said the team sympathises with
their skipper.

“Our hearts go out to him and his family and at this point
we want to say his health is most important to us because we will still need
him soon for the Nations Cup proper and the World Cup qualifiers.

“We know he loves to play games like this, that was why he
was shedding tears, but we have assured him that a capable replacement will
help secure the ticket to South Africa 2013 Nations Cup.”

In Yobo’s absence, goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama will captain the
team against Liberia.