Joseph Yobo has revealed the quest to win trophies and an opportunity to feature in the Champions League made him leave Everton for Fenerbahce.
Having arrived in Liverpool in 2002 from Olympique Marseille, Yobo swiftly established himself as one of David Moyes’ reliable defenders with his consistent performances for the Toffees.
He was so dependable that he became Everton’s second player to feature in all 38 Premier League games without missing a single minute, during the 2006-07 season.
In the absence of Phil Neville, he was handed the skipper’s armband against Larissa in a UEFA Cup game on October 25, 2007. In the process, he became the first African to captain the team.
But after a decade on Merseyside, he left for Turkey after an initial loan move to Sukru Saracoglu Stadium.
The ex-Nigeria international told Ubi Ofem, special adviser to Cross River state governor on tourism during an Instagram live chat on Saturday, that he took the decision to leave in order to gun for titles and to play in Europe’s elite club tournament.
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“After spending about nine years at Everton for some reason, I realised that I needed a change,” said Yobo.
In an interview as reported by Anaedoonline.com, the Super Eagles assistant coach, Joseph Yobo, said he will bring motivation, inspiration and consistency to the national team.
The Nigeria Football Federation on February 12 announced the appointment of the former Eagles captain, a decision that has been questioned by sections of the football family who claim the ex-international does not have the required certification for the position.
Yobo in an Instagram live chat with Colin Udoh monitored by our corresondent revealed that he was ready for the challenge.
“I am bringing back that motivation. As a former captain, I’m bringing inspiration. I’ve been there and I’ve done it all.
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