Fernabahce Medics Assure On Yobo’s Injury.

The Super Eagles camp was thrown into some form of negative frenzy when news filtered in that team captain Joseph Yobo, picked up an injury during a Cup game for his Turkish club, Fernahce on Wednesday night.

 

Head Coach Stephen Keshi who was among the first to pick up the sad news quickly put a call actross to his captain to know the severity of the injury. Initially Yobo, was not picking but he soon called the coach back to inform that there might be no cause for alarm as his club’s medical team has assured that he would be ready on time for the game against Namibia.

 

However, a final decision will only be taken when the medics put Yobo through a thorough medical chekup on Thursday night. “After that I can come out to say whether he would be ready or not, but we have back ups as always but I want all my players in good health whether they are called to play now or in the future, because they are Nigerians and must be encouraged at all times.

 

Keshi also announced that despite the fact that senior players like Yakubu Aiyegbeni, Osaze Odemwengie, John Mikel Obi and Taiye Taiwo were not listed in his 11 man squad for the upcoming qualifiers against Namibia, Rwanda and Malawi, they still remain part and parcel of the national team and can be called up in the course of the qualifiers. 

 

“They are Nigerians and they have played their part very well and may still be called any moment to don the national colours but for now we want to try out the ones that we have named today and see how well they can help the course of our national team.

 

Keshi’s 11-Man Euro Professionals

Vincent Enyeama-Lille Losc, France

Austin Ejide-Hapoel Petah Tikva, Israel

Joseph Yobo-Fernabahce, Turkley

Elderson Echejile-FC Braga, Portugal

Efe Ambrose-Ashdod MS, Israel

Victor Moses-Wigan Atletic, England

Sone Aluko-Rangers Fc, Scotland

Fegor Ogude-alerenga FC, Norway

Ahmed Musa-CSKA Moscow, Russia

Ikechukwu Uche-Grenada FC, Spain

John Utaka- Montpellier, France

 

18 more players will be named to join the squad after the friendly against Peru in Lima next week.