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Yakubu Ayegbeni of Nigeria misses an open goal during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group B match between Nigeria and South Korea at Durban Stadium on June 22, 2010 in Durban, South Africa.

Former Nigeria striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni has opened up about his reaction to the memorable miss at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. After losses to Argentina and Greece, the Super Eagles needed a win against South Korea to advance from the group stage of the competition and Yakubu had a chance off Yusuf Ayila's cross to put Lars Lagerback's team ahead but his effort...

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‘Iwobi can never be like Okocha’ – Yakubu downplays comparison

by Taiye Taiwo

24 February 2024

Former Everton striker Yakubu Ayegbeni has dismissed the comparison of Alex Iwobi’s playing style with his nephew, Jay-Jay Okocha. Iwobi has drawn comparison with Okocha since he opted to play for Nigeria on the international scene and has been taunted to be bring more creativity and chances creation to the team. On Saturday, Iwobi scored a dramatic late goal in the Premier League to give Fulham...

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