Joseph Phillip Yobo (born 6 September 1980) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a centre back. He was the captain of the Nigerian national team until his international football retirement in June 2014, and he is Nigeria's record appearance holder.
“Yobo fell in love with South Africa after leading Nigeria to both the 2010 World Cup and 2013 AFCON there. He even now wants to buy a house there and has already begun discussions in this regard,” the source informed.
“He has not played again since the World Cup in Brazil in the summer, but he still believes he still has something to offer in the game.
“His likely destination will be one of the top three clubs in South Africa.”
Yobo, who is one of only seven players to play every minute of every game in the EPL for Everton in the 2006/07 season, is currently back in Nigeria.
disposed to rounding up a career that has spanned over 17 years and taken him to England, France, Belgium and Turkey.
The defender, who won a record 100th cap for Nigeria at the World Cup in Brazil earlier this year, is so serious about a move to South Africa that he is already discussing buying a house in that country.
“Yobo fell in love with South Africa after leading Nigeria to both the 2010 World Cup and 2013 AFCON there. He even now wants to buy a house there and has already begun discussions in this regard,” the source informed.
“He has not played again since the World Cup in Brazil in the summer, but he still believes he still has something to offer in the game.
“His likely destination will be one of the top three clubs in South Africa.”
Yobo, who is one of only seven players to play every minute of every game in the EPL for Everton in the 2006/07 season, is currently back in Nigeria.
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