Yobo backs Iwobi to break Super Eagles’ record

Former Super Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo has backed Alex Iwobi to marque much than 130 appearances for the nationalist team.

Iwobi is lone the 4th Nigerian subordinate to scope 100 caps.

The Fulham playmaker achieved the landmark successful an planetary affable against Portugal successful June.

He joined Yobo, Vincent Enyeama and Ahmed Musa arsenic the lone Nigerian centurions.

Musa presently holds the quality grounds with 110 caps.

“I wouldn’t beryllium amazed to spot Alex getting to 130 oregon 130-plus due to the fact that he’s inactive precise active,” Yobo, who was Nigeria’s archetypal centurion, told ESPN.

“He’s inactive performing astatine the highest level. You ever commune and anticipation you don’t get injured due to the fact that these things tin derail you.”

Yobo backs Iwobi to interruption Super Eagles’ record