Source: Liverpool_Echo
Everton defender Joseph Yobo's World Cup dream still alive
Joseph Yobo 300[LNB]EVERTON defender Jospeh Yobo proved his fitness last night - and kept his World Cup hopes alive, as Nigeria scrambled a 93rd minute winner against Mozambique.[LNB]But goalkeeper Tim Howard faces a transatlantic dash to make Everton's clash with Wolves next weekend after the USA booked their World Cup place.[LNB]Defender Yobo, who has missed the Blues last two matches with a thigh problem, returned to skipper his country in the Abuja National Stadium.[LNB]Yakubu also started the must-win match for the Nigerians, but both were off the pitch when former Everton target Victor Obinna snatched an injury time winner.[LNB]A ring-rusty Yakubu was replaced after 55 minutes, while Yobo was substituted in the 88th minute as Nigeria mounted a last ditch cavalry charge for a winning goal.[LNB]They got one, meaning Yobo and Yakubu both still have a slender chance of making next summer's World Cup finals.[LNB]Tunisia's single goal success over Kenya means that Nigeria must win in Kenya next month, and hope Group leaders Tunisia lose at Mozambique.[LNB]But goalkeeper Tim Howard will definitely be travelling to the finals next summer as USA beat CONCACAF group rivals Honduras in San Pedro Sula, 3-2.
