Football’s world governing body, FIFA, has congratulated former Nigeria captain, Joseph Yobo, for his service to the beautiful game.
The congratulatory message is coming ahead of Yobo’s testimonial game coming up on May , 2016 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Reacting to a letter from the Nigeria Football Federation informing the world body about the coming event, FIFA, in a letter personally signed by President Gianni Infantino and addressed to the NFF President, Amaju Pinnick, wrote: “Many thanks for your letter dated 17 May 2016 and informing us of the testimonial match in honour of former international player and Nigeria Captain Joseph Yobo.
“On this occasion, allow me to congratulate and send my best wishes to Joseph Yobo for his future activities.”
The Nigeria Football Federation has released Super Eagles’ skipper, John Mikel Obi, and his assistant, Ahmed Musa, to honour Yobo inFriday’s testimonial game, leaving them out of the international friendly with Mali in France on the same day.
Joseph Yobo’s testimonial game, slated for the Adokiye Amiesiamaka Stadium on Friday, will feature a Team Joseph Yobo (comprising of Super Eagles’ players of Yobo’s generation) and a Rest of The World squad.