Nigeria captain Joseph Yobo says winning the Africa Cup of Nations is a dream come true after they beat Burkina Faso 1-0 at a rowdy National Stadium on Sunday night.
------------------------------------------------------------
Predict result and win big with Soccer6
------------------------------------------------------------
Yobo played a limited rule at the AFCON because of a niggling injury and the superb form of Kenneth Omeruo.
The defender first played in the continental tournament in 2002 and collected three bronze medals and will now retire from international duty.
This was the Super Eagles' third AFCON title, last winning it in 1994.
Coach Stephen Keshi was part of that successful team and ironically, played a similar role to Yobo.
"This is a dream come true. I have been around for 11, 12 years. This was my sixth AFCON and I have said this would be my last. Not because I can no longer play anymore, but I have given my international career a lot of time," Yobo said after the match.
Striker Sunday Mba scored the only goal of the game in the 39th minute to clinch the title.
"I'm short of words because this is a massive achievement in my national team career," Yobo added.
"I'm very delighted. I feel so blessed. I'm so grateful to God for answering my prayers."
Yobo has attributed Nigeria's long-awaited triumph to the stronger unity in the squad.
"Unity has not been that strong in the previous squads but it is a lot stronger in this squad," he concluded.
Keshi, who criticised the influence of European coaches in Africa, dedicated the victory to African coaches. He is only the second man to win the Africa Cup as a coach and a player.
Post A Comment!
Be the first to post a comment on this story