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Yakubu’s All-Time Super Eagles XI Leaves Out Mikel and Osimhen

Yakubu’s All-Time Super Eagles XI Leaves Out Mikel and Osimhen

Former Super Eagles striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni has named his all-time Nigeria XI, leaving out John Mikel Obi and Victor Osimhen. Yakubu chose Vincent Enyeama in goal, with Bright Osayi-Samuel, Joseph Yobo, Danny Shittu and Celestine Babayaro in defence. His midfield pairing is Sunday Oliseh and Austin Jay-Jay Okocha, while Finidi George and Julius Aghahowa play from the wings. Yakubu selected himself and Nwankwo Kanu as his two forwards. The choice of Osayi-Samuel at right-back, ahead of several former Super Eagles defenders, is also likely to spark debate among fans.

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G
grace

What criteria do people think Yakubu used here: peak ability, Super Eagles impact, or simply personal preference?

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M
mary

Exactly, the basis matters plenty here; everyone will read the XI differently without it.

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olivia

Leaving out both Mikel and Osimhen will naturally dominate the debate, even with Enyeama, Yobo and Babayaro included.

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K
kris

An all-time XI does not have to mirror the most popular names; Yakubu is entitled to value different qualities and eras.

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J
jaruma

The useful debate is to compare each omission with the players selected in the same position, rather than arguing reputations alone.

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