Nigeria Football Federation will today in Kaduna honour the Captain of the Super Eagles, Mr. Joseph Yobo for his immense contributions to Nigeria football and particularly his record-equalling senior team cap.

Joseph Yobo will receive an all-glass plaque from NFF President Aminu Maigari for his record-equalling feat, as his appearance on Tuesday in the international friendly match against the Chipolopolo will be his 86th for the Senior National Team of Nigeria, matching the previous achievement of Mudashiru Babatunde Lawal and Kanu nwankwo
“We have deep respect for Joseph Yobo’s outstanding contributions to Nigeria football, his patriotism and his humility”, NFF President Aminu Maigari said in Abuja.
Tuesday’s international friendly against Zambia means so much to Yobo, who will not only equal the previous record but will also now look to breaking it in his very next appearance for the Super Eagles.

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