“They called me the best player with no shoes” | Yakubu’s journey from streets of Nigeria to PL

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Yakubu Ayegbeni tells his story from playing football barefoot in the streets of Nigeria growing up to shining in the Premier League.

00:00 Childhood memories in Nigeria
04:52 Early football career
07:18 Premier League
08:15 His deal with Harry Redknapp
11:00 First season at Middlesbrough
12:32 Everton
13:08 Being a fan favourite
14:49 ‘Feed the Yak’
16:11 Top African scorers in PL list
17:36 Reflecting on career

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