#YoboTestimonial LIVE: Team Nigeria 5 – 4 Team World
Read the LIVE updates of everything happening at the Adokiye Amiesimaka stadium Port-Harcourt, venue for the Joseph Yobo testimonial.
Team Nigeria vs Team World (All stars present)
Joseph Yobo, Vincent Enyeama, Chidi Odia, Mutiu Adepoku, Austin Okocha, Ahmed Musa, Alfred Chukwundukwe, Efe Ambrose, Godfrey Oboabona, Danny Shittu, Emmanuel Emenike, Kanu Nwankwo, Sulley Muntari, AY the comedian, Dele Ayenugba, Stephen Appiah, Ben Iroha, Austin Auguavoen, Lomana Lualua, Joel Obi, Shehu Dikko, Ogbonnaya Kanu.
Managers: Samson Siasia, David Moyes
7.06 pm: GOOOAAAAALLLLL! Nollywood’s Osita Iheme scores. The ‘little’ player was assisted by Samuel Eto’o
6.55 pm: GOOOOOAAAAAAALL! Yobo scores from the penalty spot for Team Nigeria.
6.46 pm: AY the comedian balloons the ball over the bar. That confirms his status as a comedian.
Action during the Joseph Yobo Testimonial
6.43′ Second half underway.
Referee signals the end of the first half. Team Nigeria 4 – 3 Team World
6.23 pm: GOOOAAAAALL! Joseph Yobo’s volley has been adjudged to have crossed the line. It’s now 4 – 3.
6.20 pm: Although this is officially a Joseph Yobo Testimonial, it is more like a Jay Jay Okocha exhibition.
6.16 pm: It’s another goal masterminded by Jay Jay Okocha. Emenike gets his hat trick, as he is assisted by Ahmed Musa.
Samuel Eto’o
6.15 pm GOOOAAAALLLL! Emmanuel Emenike completes a brace. The ex-international nutmegs Dele Aiyenugba to restore Team Nigeria’s lead.
6.13 pm: What a goal. Samuel Eto’o has finally made Enyeama crawl. It’s 2 – 2.
6.12 pm: Vincent Enyeama makes a superb effort to deny Samuel Eto’o from finding the back of the net.
6.05 pm: It is end-to-end now, as Jay jay Okocha continues to dazzle with scintillating skills here.
6.01 pm: Joel Obi fires into the back of the net.
6.00 pm: GOOOOOAAAAAAALLL! Sulley Muntari restores parity for Team World.
5.58 pm: GOOOOAAAAALLLL! Emmanuel Emenike puts the ball into the back of the net. It’s Team Nigeria 1 – 0 Team World.
5.53 pm: The match is under way.
5.51 pm: Unbelievable, Governor Wike misses his penalty kick. He sends Vincent Enyeama to the wrong way, but his shot crashes unto the cross bar.
5.50 pm: Governor Wike takes the ceremonial kick off in style, to the uproar of the fans.
5.47 pm: Group pictures.
5.45 pm: Governor Nyewom Wike is now exchanging pleasantries with all the players.
5.40 pm: Chairman of the Anambra state FA, Ifeanyi Ubah leads Team World unto the pitch.
5.34 pm: Joseph Yobo hurriedly goes into the VIP area to salute the governor of Rivers state Nyesom Wike who is present at the stadium.
5.31 pm: Finally, the players are out of the tunnel, as the fans continue to cheers the legends including the magical Austin Jay Jay Okocha.
Austin Okocha
5.26pm: Samuel Eto’o, Sulley Muntari, Dele Aiyenugba, Sani Keita and a host of others including Nollywood’s Osita Iheme (Aki), are all present at the stadium here.
5.21pm: Remember Joseph Yobo was born on September 6, 1980 in Rivers state. He was the 2013 AFCON winning team captain.
5.09pm: Reggae Blues crooner Harrysong entertaining the crowd with his wave making song, as we await the players.
5.00pm: Kick-off has been delayed. Although no official statement has been made; the players for this laudable event are expected to grace the pitch any moment from now.
David Moyes (r) and a player
4.33pm: Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has arrived for this august occasion.
4.05pm: This massive encounter will feature a selected Team Nigeria against Team World
3.50pm: Turns are turning up for this record breaking event
Sales outside the stadium ahead of the Yobo Testimonial game
3.45 pm: Reports reaching NAIJ.com Sports indicate that former Super Eagles player Sani Keita is in the Garden City, as well as current players Godfrey Oboabona, Efe Ambrose.
3.30 pm: David Moyes, Samuel Eto’o were spotted in Port-Harcourt for the exceptional game.
Joseph Yobo played in 101 matches for the Super Eagles in a glittering career that saw him turn out for the likes of Everton and Fenerbache.
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