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Retired Super Eagles striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni has expressed deep pride in his status as Nigeria’s all‑time highest foreign goalscorer in the English Premier League. Born in Benin City, he had a prolific run in England, turning out for the likes of Portsmouth, Middlesbrough, Everton and Blackburn Rovers. +
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Across 252 top‑flight appearances, Yakubu netted 95 times outpacing fellow Nigerians such as Nwankwo Kanu (54 goals), Efan Ekoku (53), Shola Ameobi (43) and Kelechi Iheanacho (42). He remarked, "Records are meant to be broken, but to be in that list … it’s an honour." +
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Reflecting on the challenges of the Premier League, he observed that scoring there is never easy: "Many players struggle … it’s a hard league." Yet even as injuries cost him nearly eleven months at one point, he remains grateful for what he achieved. "I don’t have that chance to … 100 [goals] because I was injured … but I’m honoured, pleased with myself." +
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Among his [notable](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/womens-football/) feats, Yakubu became the first footballer to score at the Etihad Stadium in the [Premier](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/news/nigerian-football-news/) League era—his goal coming in the 24th minute of Portsmouth’s 1–1 draw with [Manchester City](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/sports-betting/casino-games/) in August 2003. +
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We see in Yakubu’s reflections more than a celebration of personal achievement \ No newline at end of file