Anthony Joshua and Yakubu Ayegbeni: Super Eagles legend teams up with former World champion

In the photo, Yakubu and Joshua were in a boxing ring in the gym. Image Credit - Instagram/Yakubu Ayegbeni and Imago

Anthony Joshua and Yakubu Ayegbeni: Super Eagles legend teams up with former World champion

Tosin Abayomi 15:25 - 09.09.2023

Super Eagles legend Yakubu Ayegbeni teams up with former World champion Anthony Oluwafemi Joshua.

Super Eagles legend Yakubu Ayegbeni is back on the social media trends once again.

Now retired, Ayegbeni pops up on social media every once in a while based on his latest activity.

Anthony Joshua and Yakubu Ayegbeni

Yakubu is trending once again because of his posts on social media.

The Yak on his official social media platforms put out a photo with a British professional boxer of Nigerian descent Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua.

In the photo, Yakubu and Joshua were in a boxing ring in the gym.

The location of the photo featuring Joshua and Yakubu was at the Finchley Boxing Club.

The location of the photo featuring Joshua and Yakubu was at the Finchley Boxing Club. Image Credit - Yakubu Aygebeni/Instagram
The location of the photo featuring Joshua and Yakubu was at the Finchley Boxing Club. Image Credit - Yakubu Aygebeni/Instagram

Anthony Joshua is back in the gym

Joshua recently recorded a knockout victory against Robert Helenius late on Saturday, August 12, 2023.

Joshua was set to take on old rival Dillian Whyte, but the bout was canceled after VADA's adverse findings in his test results.

After celebrating with the fans, Joshua returned to the ring to give his thoughts on the fight.

Anthony Joshua records massive win against Robert Helenius © Imago images.
Anthony Joshua records massive win against Robert Helenius © Imago images.

Joshua then spoke to Michelle Joy Phelps for Fight Hub TV, about his mindset of celebrating with the fans.TV

Phelps asked Joshua why he chose to celebrate the knockout victory that way, and his answer was stunning, revealing a lack of sex.

Joshua then went on to reveal that he has plans to return to the ring before the end of the year.

Anthony Joshua knocked out Robert Helenius|Imago
Anthony Joshua knocked out Robert Helenius|Imago

After the victory against Helenius, Joshua is expected to take on Edo Man Deontay Wilder next, but there are now reports of a complication in negotiations.

Yakubu Ayegbeni continues to trend on social media

Super Eagles of Nigeria legend Yakubu Aiyegbeni is back among the trends on social media.

Yakubu recently rose to the top of social media trends after a post about the crop of talented Super Eagles strikers.

Twitter users took a post by the Naija Footballers that included images of Victor Osimhen, Rashidi Yekeni, Obafemi Martins, Yakubu Aiyegbeni, Odion Ighalo, and Emmanuel Emenike. They wanted Yakubu arrested
Twitter users took a post by the Naija Footballers that included images of Victor Osimhen, Rashidi Yekeni, Obafemi Martins, Yakubu Aiyegbeni, Odion Ighalo, and Emmanuel Emenike. They wanted Yakubu arrested

The post included several top strikers, past and present, asking a question about the preferences of the fans.

The user then asked the audience to Start two, Bench two, and Trash two.

All six players were among the trends on social media, and several users on Twitter picked their preferences.

Yakubu Aiyegbeni missed a golden opportunity for the Super Eagles at the World Cup
Yakubu Aiyegbeni missed a golden opportunity for the Super Eagles at the World Cup

Yakubu was the name that received the most backlash of all the six strikers.

Yakubu is now retired and ranked among the greatest strikers in Premier League history.

The Yak, despite criticism, has 21 goals in 58 appearances in the Green and White and is among Nigeria's all-time top scorers.

Super Eagles of Nigeria legend Yakubu Aiyebeni played well in the charity game for Ukraine Image Credit - Imago
Super Eagles of Nigeria legend Yakubu Aiyebeni played well in the charity game for Ukraine Image Credit - Imago

In the Game4Ukraine, Yakubu featured as Team Zinchenko recorded a 2-2 draw against Team Shevchenko at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, August 5, 2023.

Yakubu joined Lehmann, Sagna, Morgan, Riise, Clichy, Pires, Silva, Wilshere, and Noble in the Team Zinchenko XI

Now retired, Yakubu features in Charity and Legends games when called upon.

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