Everton FC defender Joseph Yobo glad to be back on World Cup stage

Joseph Yobo 300JOSEPH YOBO will draw on his contrasting World Cup fortunes when Nigeria's 2010 campaign gets under way today.The Super Eagles face Argentina at Ellis Park (3pm kick-off) in what, on paper, should be their toughest game in Group B that also includes Greece and South Korea.It will be Yobo's first World Cup game for eight years, mirroring his tournament debut in Japan 2002 when Nigeria again faced Argentina in their opening match, losing 1-0 to a late Gabriel Batistuta goal.A 2-1 defeat to Sweden ahead of a goalless draw with England saw Nigeria finish bottom. Yobo played in all three games and, despite being sent home early, enjoyed every minute.'It was great for me,' says Yobo. 'I was a young boy - just 20 years old.'Playing on such a big stage at the World Cup was massive. Also playing with the big players and against some of big teams like Argentina, Sweden and England. You face a lot of players whose names you've heard.'The World Cup is a phenomenal stage to play on. It was a big experience for me.'

Source: Liverpool_Echo