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‘Away from home is always difficult’ - Yobo stresses importance of Nigeria home win vs Sierra Leone

Joseph Yobo has stressed the importance of Nigeria beating Sierra Leone at home when they face off in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifying game on Friday.

The Super Eagles will square off against the Leone Stars at Ogbemudia Stadium before the reverse fixture in Freetown on November 17.

The three-time African champions are leading Group L with six points from two games after victories over the Republic of Benin and Lesotho.

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Yobo, an assistant to Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr, believes the Super Eagles must take the home tie in Benin City seriously, as it could go a long way in deciding their qualification for the continental showpiece.