Vincent Enyeama of Lille FC France,
and striker Emmanuel Emenike of West Ham are set to don the colours of Nigeria
again. Eyeama who threw in the towel last year when Sunday Oliseh was coach of
the Eagles will play for Nigeria again next week. Enyeama and Emenike Enyeama
and Emenike However, Enyeama is going to wear his gloves for the Joseph Yobo
Testimonial match billed to take place on May 27 at the Adokiye Amesimeka
Stadium in Port Harcourt. He will feature for the Nigerian team against Yobo’s
friends.
Event coordinator, Waidi Akanni
confirmed yesterday that Enyeama was ready for the testimonial game. “We have a
confirmation to that effect and there are many other goodies lined up for fans
because Yobo is so passionate about this project,” Akanni said. Another player
who retired from Eagles last year, Emmanuel Emenike, has also confirmed to hit
Port Harcourt for the Yobo Testimonial match. “Emmanuel is coming. He spoke
with me personally and I am so elated with the love shown by my colleagues,”
the former international said. Top players who made name in various European
leagues especially the EPL will be in Port Harcourt for the match.
The list of those who have confirmed
for the testimonial include Samuel Eto’o, Didier Drogba, John Terry, Thierry
Henry and Wayne Rooney, the Ayew Brothers: Dede and Jordan, Sulley Muntari,
Djibrin Cisse and Tresor Lualua amongst others. Yobo featured at three FIFA
World Cups and six AFCON tournaments, leading Nigeria to victory in his last
outing in South Africa.
Some of the corporate bodies who
have indicated their support for the Joseph Yobo Centenary Game include, Sifax
Group, NICON Insurance and Beko Electronics Ltd.