Yakubu Aiyegbeni Names His Greatest Nigeria XI
Former Super Eagles striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni revealed his greatest-ever Nigeria starting eleven in a video shared on the official Super Eagles account on X. Notably, he excluded both Rashidi Yekini and John Obi Mikel from his selection, along with current forward Victor Osimhen.
Yakubu's lineup featured Vincent Enyeama in goal, with a back four of Bright Osayi-Samuel, Joseph Yobo, Danny Shittu, and Celestine Babayaro. The midfield included Sunday Oliseh and Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha, while Julius Aghahowa and Finidi George occupied the wings.
Up front, Yakubu selected himself alongside Nwankwo Kanu. Osayi-Samuel, who debuted for the Super Eagles in 2022, was the only representative from the current generation.
Enyeama, a former Enyimba and Lille goalkeeper, earned 101 caps and participated in three World Cups. Yobo, also capped 101 times, won the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.
Yakubu, Nigeria's fourth-highest all-time goalscorer, overlooked Osimhen, who is currently Nigeria’s second-highest all-time goalscorer.
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