Ex Super Eagles Captain Yobo tips Omeruo to take over as regular center-back

From Left: Joseph Yobo, former Nigerian professional footballer who played as a defender (center-back) and Kenneth Omeruo, a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Spanish side CD Leganes and the Nigeria National Team

Joseph Yobo, former Captain of the Super Eagles on Wednesday said that he had tipped in-form CD Leganes FC player, Kenneth Omeruo to step into his shoes as a regular center-back.


Yobo, who is retired, made the assertion in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at his unveiling as brand ambassador of the inaugural Trophy 5-A-Side “Join the Field of Honour” competition.

Yobo capped 101 for Nigeria after he had starred for the country in three FIFA World Cup and Six African Cup of Nations (AFCON) after he made his debut against Zambia in 2002, NAN reports.

After Kanu Nwankwo's retirement, Yobo captained the senior National team in 2010 and went ahead to clinch the AFCON in 2013, beating Burkina Faso 1 - 0 in the Final in South Africa.

“I am happy for Omeruo because he played along with me. I am happy that he is fulfilling his potential because he is a good defender.

“Omeruo is someone I have hoped to take over from me and I am happy that he is in Spain and doing fantastically well.

“Super Eagles team is presently doing well now and they need the support of all Nigerians to do well at the AFCON 2019,” he said."
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