Yakubu misses from 2 meters again - Super Eagles legend struggles against Micah Richards
i

Super Eagles of Nigeria legend Yakubu Ayegbeni misses from 2 meters in penalties against Micah Richards.

Yakubu misses from 2 meters again - Super Eagles legend struggles against Micah Richards

Tosin Abayomi 15:00 - 19.08.2024

Super Eagles of Nigeria legend Yakubu Ayegbeni misses from 2 meters in penalties against Micah Richards.

There is news about Super Eagles of Nigeria legend Yakubu Ayegbeni.

Yakubu is trending on social media due to a viral video of his return to the football pitch.

Yakubu misses from 2 meters Micah Richards

Yakubu returned to Goodison Park for the start of the Premier League season this weekend.

Super Eagles of Nigeria legend Yakubu Ayegbeni misses from 2 meters in penalties against Micah Richards. - Imago
Super Eagles of Nigeria legend Yakubu Ayegbeni misses from 2 meters in penalties against Micah Richards. - Imago

The Nigerian striker was there as Everton suffered a 3-0 loss to Brighton and Hove Albion at home.

Yakubu participated in the halftime festivities to entertain the crowd in attendance.

The challenge for Yakubu was to talk half time shots against a couple of makeshift keepers who both filled the goal if nothing else.

Super Eagles of Nigeria legend Yakubu Ayegbeni misses from 2 meters in penalties against Micah Richards. - Imago
Super Eagles of Nigeria legend Yakubu Ayegbeni misses from 2 meters in penalties against Micah Richards. - Imago

The goalkeeper challenges for Yakubu were former Manchester City defender Micah Richards and Merseyside boxing legend Tony Bellew.

In two attempts against Richards, Yakubu was unable to find the back of the net in a video that has gone viral on social media.

Super Eagles of Nigeria legend Yakubu Ayegbeni misses from 2 meters in penalties against Micah Richards. - Imago
Super Eagles of Nigeria legend Yakubu Ayegbeni misses from 2 meters in penalties against Micah Richards. - Imago

It was an unconventional penalty technique for Yakubu as he dribbled all the way to the penalty box

Yakubu 2010 World Cup miss

The video of Yakubu at Everton brought back memories of his miss for the Super Eagles of Nigeria at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

Super Eagles of Nigeria legend Yakubu Ayegbeni misses from 2 meters in penalties against Micah Richards. - Imago
Yakubu Aiyegbeni's miss against South Korea at the 2010 World Cup is one of the most famous misses of all time | Credit: Getty Images Super Eagles of Nigeria legend Yakubu Ayegbeni misses from 2 meters in penalties against Micah Richards. - Imago

Nigerian football fans are still stuck on Yakubu's performance in one of the games at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

In the last Group B match of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Yakubu was the attacking leader of the Nigerian Super Eagles side against South Korea at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.

The Super Eagles needed to defeat South Korea in order to qualify for the round of 16 after losing 1-0 to Argentina and 2-1 to Greece.

Super Eagles of Nigeria legend Yakubu Ayegbeni misses from 2 meters in penalties against Micah Richards. - Imago
Yakubu Aiyegbeni's World Cup miss Super Eagles of Nigeria legend Yakubu Ayegbeni misses from 2 meters in penalties against Micah Richards. - Imago

Yakubu was the recipient of a pass from Ayila Yussuf that was sent through the South Korean defense.

Yakubu pushed the ball wide of the left post after the pass connected with his foot four yards from the open goal.

Nigerian football fans are yet to forgive the striker 13 years after for the miss.

Related content