The head of the country’s football body has backed the former Super Eagles captain to shine in his new role as part of Gernot Rohr’s backroom staff
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick said Joseph Yobo can become the next Nigerian to win the Africa Cup of Nations as a player and coach.
Last Wednesday, Yobo was appointed as the Super Eagles assistant coach following the dismissal of Imama Amapakabo.
Although the move to put the former Everton and Fenerbahce defender in Gernot Rohr’s backroom set-up has generated arguments, Pinnick defended the NFF’s selection with reasons to equip Yobo with first-hand coaching skills.