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Nigeria vs Mexico

Nigeria played Mexico today, and not one of the three Nigerians at Everton (Yakubu, Anichebe, Yobo) was in the squad... and Yobo's usually captain! What happened here? Anyone know? I'm not complaining I'm just curious.
Jimmy Crack, Phoenix, AZ, USA Posted 14/10/2007 at 22:11:46

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Michael Newton
1 Posted 15/10/2007 at 11:36:40

I think in this day and age googling the internet is the best way to find that out.
They probably didnt call on European based players because their clubs probably wouldnt let them play in a meaningless friendly. Surely Moyes would of blocked them going with the Derby coming up.

Peter Singer
2 Posted 15/10/2007 at 11:55:26

Club managers can’t "block" players from linking up with their respective national teams on an official FIFA matchday. He can only ask politely. (Or not so politely as is the case with some managers.)

michael Newton
3 Posted 15/10/2007 at 14:50:53

You tell Fergie that Peter haha.
He pulled Giggs out of more Welsh friendlies than you have had hot dinners.

M Jibril
4 Posted 15/10/2007 at 17:54:05

Its simple. Moyes isn’t the type of Manager to object players going on international duty, with Yobo not missing an international game for 2 years in a row. Yakubu is not in form, Yobo is injured and Anichebe just hasn’t found favor with the Nigerian coach.