Newly invited Super Eagles goalkeeper Matthew Yakubu has won the admiration of all with his ball playing abilities and it has earned him the nickname Manuel Neuer.
The SKF Sered shot stopper is among four goalkeepers in the camp of the team ahead of their friendly game against Tunisia on Friday, which will be followed by another against Algeria in four days time.
Yakubu who was a part of the Nigeria U20 team of 2019 said part of the reason why he is so comfortable with the ball at his feet is because he started off as a striker.
“ I have heard the praises from my teammates but I am not at Manuel Neuer’s level yet. Not even close but the aim is to get better than him in the future by the grace of God”, he told Owngoalnigeria.com.
“ Many don’t know that I started my career as a striker. Chidera Ejuke and I started from same team in Zaria. So that is a part of why I am comfortable playing with my feet. Also modern day football demands it”.
