The Former Everton defender Yobo is also on his way out.

Paul Pogba took full advantage and Joseph Yobo's late own goal sealed Nigeria's fate.

No Joseph Yobo there, of course, because the Nigerian FA forgot to include him in their squad.

Joseph Yobo might have expected to enter the monthly Everton supporters' meal to a round of applause.

The Goodison futures of Joseph Yobo and James Vaughan are also in doubt ahead of the transfer deadline.

Yobo's unfortunate own goal, as he tried to prevent Griezmann from turning the ball home, wrapped things up.

So much on his own that Alan Stubbs and Joseph Yobo were able to look after him quite comfortably.

Veteran David Weir or Denmark international Per Kroldrup could replace Yobo, while James McFadden could get a chance up front.

Manager David Moyes has confirmed Everton and Marseille have agreed a deal to bring Joseph Yobo to Goodison on a permanent basis.

He helps secure partner Joseph Yobo at his side, but he will also have the unenviable task of quelling Drogba's effectiveness here.

Chelsea keep probing down the left through Cole and Malouda, with Hibbert and Yobo just about keeping a lid on it at the moment.

Jagielka has been outstanding in the heart of the Everton defence this season but his place at Wembley will be taken by Joseph Yobo.

A fifth successive league victory, gleaned by Kevin Campbell's early goal but earned by Yobo's awesome defensive display, maintains Everton's startling presence in fourth place.

Fellow defender Joseph Yobo has returned to full strength following illness and Victor Anichebe is also fit, having managed to shrug off a hamstring complaint.

Blackburn Rovers... 0 Everton... 1 At the end Joseph Yobo ripped off his shirt and flung it gleefully into the delirious Darwen End.

Nigeria lost defender Godfrey Oboabona to injury against Iran with Joseph Yobo, a veteran of the 2002 and 2010 finals, set to replace him.