By Rasaq Oboirien
FORMER Manchester United and Everton coach, David Moyes is set to coach Joseph Yobo again, reports NaijaSportsXtra.
The Scot will be in the dug-out during the ex-Super Eagles centenary and testimonial match May 27th at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port-Harcourt, Rivers State.
In some tweets and pictures posted on social media, twitter and instagram by ex-Super Eagles media officer, Colin Udoh who was present at the briefing held at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos informed that: "My former manager David Moyes has said he'll come. I was his first signing and I'm honoured he has agreed," said Yobo.
Yobo who lifted the AFCON 2013 trophy made his senior international debut for Nigeria against Zambia in a 2002 FIFA World Cup qualifier on 24 March 2001.A delighted Yobo also spoke on his first encounter with some big players in the Eagles.
"In 2002, I was just a schoolboy. When you see the likes of Okocha, kanu, Taribo, who are you to speak, stressed Yobo.
Ex-Super Eagles coach, Shuaibu Amodu also informed of how the ex-Toffees paid his flight fare to honour a game for Nigeria.
"Because of club schedule, Yobo flew to one game in a chartered flight and never asked for refund," said Amodu.
For Taribo West, he has tipped Yobo to be a Sports Minister or Governor.
"You have crossed the limit. I see Yobo as a sports minister in future or even governor."
African super stars like Samuel Eto'o and Yaya Toure are also expected at the event.
Other ex-Eagles stars who were present at the occasion were Jay Jay Okocha, Kanu Nwankwo, Ifeanyi Udeze, Pete Rufai, Christian Chukwu and Austin Eguaveon.
The big event is tagged 'The Joseph Yobo Centenary Game' the encounter is being put together by the Joseph Yobo Foundation in partnership with the Rivers State Government.
