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'He will bring charisma' - Adepoju backs Yobo's Nigeria appointment

Joseph Yobo is an ideal choice to bring the Super Eagles players together says ex-Nigeria international Mutiu Adepoju.

Yobo was appointed as Gernot Rohr's assistant on Wednesday, replacing Imama Amapakabo, but his managerial wherewithal has been questioned by many who see him as the wrong choice.

However, the Everton legend has a history in international football, captaining the country to their 2013 Africa Cup of Nations triumph, as well as being Nigeria's joint most-capped player.

According to Adepoju, those factors will prove more relevant in the three-time African champions' fold.