Yobo excited by Drogba clash

By Alex Dunn.   Last Updated: January 1, 1970 1:00am

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Nigeria defender Joseph Yobo admits he is excited at the prospect of taking on Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba.

The Everton stopper has first hand experience of Chelsea's hit-man from Premiership action and is now looking forward to resuming battle with the powerful forward.

Nigeria play Ivory Coast in Tuesday's African Cup of Nations semi-final, with Yobo hopeful of guiding the side he has captained in Jay-Jay Okocha's absence to a place in the final.

''Yobo versus Drogba. That's going to be exciting and a real challenge,'' said Yobo.

''A tough one, he's a top player, no doubt about that. I've played against him a few times already.

''It will be very, very exciting. This is a young team that go on and do a lot of good things, hopefully starting here at the Nations Cup.''