MTNFootball.com specially gathered that Yobo has not fully recovered from an ankle injury, which he picked up in the match against Burkina Faso, and so he will miss his second straight match of the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday.
The vastly experienced Fenerbache centre back returned to full training this week, but officials say he is not yet 100%.
It was exclusively learnt that coach Stephen Keshi will therefore stick with the central defence pairing of Godfrey Oboabona and youngster Kenneth Omeruo.
Celtic defender Efe Ambrose will regain his place at right back after he served out his one-match ban for his red card against Burkina Faso.
Lazio youngster Ogenyi Onazi was the makeshift right back against champions Zambia on Friday.
In midfield, Enugu Rangers new signing Sunday Mba will make his AFCON debut ahead of Real Betis ace Nosa Igiebor, who has struggled to impress in South Africa.
MTNFootball.com exclusively reported on Monday that Villarreal striker Uche will make his first start at this tournament on Tuesday.
It means CSKA Moscow jet-heeled winger Ahmed Musa will have to start from the bench in this clash.
Eagles Starting XI
Vincent Enyeama – Elderson Echiejile, Efe Ambrose, Godfrey Oboabona, Kenneth Omeruo – Mikel Obi, Fegor Ogude, Sunday Mba – Victor Moses, Emmanuel Emenike, Ikechukwu Uche
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