Everton defender Joseph Yobo's World Cup dream still alive

Joseph Yobo 300EVERTON defender Jospeh Yobo proved his fitness last night - and kept his World Cup hopes alive, as Nigeria scrambled a 93rd minute winner against Mozambique.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.Defender Yobo, who has missed the Blues last two matches with a thigh problem, returned to skipper his country in the Abuja National Stadium.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.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.They got one, meaning Yobo and Yakubu both still have a slender chance of making next summer's World Cup finals.Tunisia's single goal success over Kenya means that Nigeria must win in Kenya next month, and hope Group leaders Tunisia lose at Mozambique.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.

Source: Liverpool_Echo