Nigeria Coach Stephen Keshi And Team Captain Joseph Yobo Quit Super Eagles

Not any surprise to me at all....Nigerian Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi and the team captain, Joseph Yobo, quit the national team yesterday after they were defeated yesterday by France team.

Yobo told BBC sport it was a sad but glorious end to his own international career as Nigeria failed to make their first ever quarter-finals.

 "This is it. I can look back on my career with great pride," he said. "It's time to give a chance to other people to come through. Our football has a bright future and I am confident this team can achieve success sooner rather than later." I wanted to leave on a high for my country. Defeat by France was not the right way to go but I'm happy with all I've done for the national team," he added.

Yobo is his country's most capped player with 100 appearances and will continue to play club football.

Recall that Keshi offered his resignation after last year's Africa Cup Of Nations triumph, citing a lack of support and respect, although he was persuaded to stay by Nigeria's sport minister.

 “I have to go back to my family and face fresh challenges,” Keshi said.