Super Eagles head coach, Stephen Keshi has exclusively told supersport.com that Fenerbahce centre half, Joseph Yobo remains captain of the Nigeria national team.
Keshi also stressed that the perceived cold war existing between them is the “creation of the media.”
Yobo has not played for the Super Eagles since helping them win the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in February but Keshi insists the 33-year-old still has a place in his squad.
“There is only one captain of the Super Eagles and his name is Joseph Yobo. Vince (goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama) has been doing a great job in Joe’s absence but I am telling you now that he (Yobo) remains our captain and leader,” Keshi told supersport.com.
The Eagles boss then took the time to eulogize the qualities of the former Olympique Marseille and Everton defender whom he described as “one of the greatest leaders and servants of the Nigerian game.”
“Yobo gave his blood and sweat for the national team. Since he made his debut for the Super Eagles in 2001, he has fought like a Trojan and has been an example.
“He is one of the greatest leaders and servants of the Nigerian game,” Keshi stressed.
Yobo is Nigeria’s most capped footballer ever as he has made 95 appearances for the national team since marking his debut in 2011.
It has been whispered in certain quarters that Keshi is jealous of Yobo’s achievements and will try to stop the defender from reaching a milestone of 100 caps.
Keshi says he was first annoyed when he heard the rumours.
“When people speculate about things they don’t know, one can get angry but after sometime, you just have to remain philosophical about it. How can I be jealous of a player who I still see as my son?
“The so-called issues I have with Yobo sadly are a creation of some sections of the media.
“Yobo and I speak all the time. In fact, we have spoken about three times this past month and he wished the team well.
“Yobo knows I love and respect him and all his achievements for the national team.
“He will earn his 100 caps as long as I remain coach of the Super Eagles,” Keshi said.
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