Infantino congratulates Yobo on Testimonial

Newly elected FIFA President,  Gianni Infantino,  has congratulated former Nigeria skipper, Joseph Yobo, on his testimonial slated for Friday in Port Harcourt.

FIFA, in a letter personally signed by Infantino and addressed to NFF president, 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.

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“On this occasion, allow me to congratulate and send my best wishes to Joseph Yobo for his future activities.”

The Nigeria Football Federation have released Super Eagles skipper, John Mikel Obi and his assistant, Ahmed Musa, to honour Yobo in Friday’stestimonial 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, will feature Team Joseph Yobo (comprising of Super Eagles’ players of Yobo’s generation) and the Rest of The World squad.

 

 

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