Manager Gernot Rohr has been proved right after all, with Joseph Yobo, who was appointed Super Eagles assistant coach by the Nigerian Federation in February 2020, revealing that he has no coaching badges.
The former Everton defender added that the process of getting a coaching certificate has already started in the wake of criticism that trailed his appointment.
"It's in progress, everything is going to come through, if not for this pandemic as well. But like I said this is a topic that we can talk about for days," Yobo told Nigeria Info FM Port Harcourt.
"One thing I like is I'm a practical kind of person, I have said that even talking about the local players, put me against somebody and watch what happens, not that I am proud of what I think I can do but I always let my work speak for me."
With a national team career that spanned thirteen years, Yobo knows everything about the politics that goes on in the Super Eagles and he is aiming to bring his experience to bear.
"I bring in my experience, I am going to bring in belief, I am going to be an interface between the players.
"One thing people don't understand my time as the captain, a lot of things that happened behind the scenes players don't want to talk about because they'll be a scapegoat.
"We have somebody else, Gernot Rohr, he's the tactician, he's the head coach. I am assisting him in things that maybe he might not see, I'm working under him, I'm not the head coach," Yobo stressed.
Igho Kingsley
Photo Credit : fifa.com
Copyright ANS
All rights reserved. This material,
and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced,
published, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior
express written permission from allnigeriasoccer.com
Victor Osimhen has set his sights on equaling or breaking a 13-year-old record for the most goals scored by a Galatasaray player in a single Champions League season on Tuesday evening when the Turkish...
Sadiq Umar has described his first La Liga goal of the season as an important milestone, stressing that Valencia’s togetherness and squad depth will play a vital role in maintaining their upward mom...
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta picked promising tri-national goalkeeper Khari Ranson as the 21st or extra player for the 4-0 win over Wigan Athletic in an FA Cup clash at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday ...
Italian side Hellas Verona have refuted claims that Nigerian striker Gift Orban took to social media to criticise the referee following his controversial red card in the defeat to Parma.Orban, who joi...
February 15, 2026
🍪 Cookie Preferences
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Choose your preference:
Comments 0
Leave a Comment
No comments yet. Be the first to comment!