Joseph Yobo completes exit from Everton

The Nigerian defender spent the last two seasons on loan at the Turkish side after losing his first team place at Goodison Park, and has now signed a permanent three-year contract.

 The 31-year-old defender signed a three-year contract with the Turkish giants after spending the last two seasons on loan at the club.

 The Nigeria captain is also expected to earn €2m (£1.5m) per year.

 Yobo lost his place at the heart of David Moyes' back four after Johnny Heitinga and Sylvain Distin arrived at Goodison Park.

 The former Marseille defender was expected to complete his move last week but talks broke down over additional demands made by the Toffees, regarding a bonus payment related to European appearances made by the Nigerian.

 Yobo made over 250 appearances for the Merseyside club since arriving from Ligue 1 in 2002.

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Joseph Yobo: New Super Eagles will rule under Keshi

Nigeria skipper Joseph Yobo has hinted that the new Super Eagles led by coach Stephen Keshi will rule Africa in a matter of time. 

 Yobo who missed the 3 important games against Namibia, Malawi and Rwanda in June due to injury said he is happy the eagles qualified for the final qualifying round of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. 

I’m really happy that we qualified for the final round, and I hope we will definitely qualify for the Nations Cup under Keshi, and Nigerians should be patient too, the new Eagles will soon rule Africa.

 Draws for the 2013 Afcon final round qualifier is scheduled to hold in July, but Yobo hinted that the Eagles are in top shape to face any opposition, for the nations cup final round qualifier.

We are hoping for the very best of draws when it takes place,” the Eagles captain stated. The Super Eagles got a 2-0 victory against Rwanda in a 2013 Afcon qualifier on Saturday.

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