By Bosun Adeyemi
Nigerian goalkeeper *Matthew Yakubu*, 26, is back in the headlines after a standout season with _Dukla Banská Bystrica_ in Slovakia’s second division. He kept clean sheets, pulled off crucial penalty saves and made decisive stops in recent playoffs that lifted his club to the second tier – prompting Slovak and Nigerian media to hail his “heroics” and note interest from higher-tier Slovak clubs.
After a long knee‑injury rehab, Yakubu told reporters he’s “ready for a second chance” with the Super Eagles, especially as Stanley Nwabali’s recent dip in form has sparked a goalkeeper debate . He also shared a personal milestone, celebrating the birth of twin babies with his Slovakian wife.
The former U‑20 Nigeria keeper, who previously helped OFK Baník Lehota pod Vtáčnikom earn promotion, is now being watched by national selectors as a potential backup or replacement in the Eagles’ goal‑keeping rotation.
