Joseph Yobo has hailed the players who are based at home like Gabriel Reuben and Ejike Uzoenyi for increasing competition in the Eagles.
Yobo told MTNFootball.com, “Godfrey Oboabona, Azubuike Egwuekwe, Ejike Uzoenyi and Gabriel Reuben have shown class so far in the Eagles squad. They have brought a healthy competition to the national team.”
Yobo therefore expressed displeasure with reports in the local media credited to him that the home based players are not good enough.
“I am shocked to hear such a report. I spoke to journalists at the FA secretariat and all I said was that we need more time together for blending. If I say I am not disappointed, I would be lying,” he said.
“I am the captain of this team and as a leader why should I run down my colleagues in public? They all know me, if am not happy about something, I would call the player and tell them.”
The former Everton of England defender added that Nigerians need not worry because the Eagles would make them proud, stressing that he is on the same page with coach Stephen Keshi.
“Nigerians need not fear or panic. Like I have said before, this is not a must-win game but a must draw but we will go all out for victory next month,” he restated
“All I ask is for Nigerians to come all out and support the team.
“Also let me use this opportunity to say that there is no discord whatsoever between me and coach Stephen Keshi. We have one agenda and that is to qualify our country for the Nations Cup.”
