Mathew Yakubu: Nigerian Goalie Welcomes Twins With Slovakian Wife

• Nigerian goalkeeper Mathew Yakubu and his Slovakian wife have welcomed their twins
• The Super Eagles invitee shared adorable photos of himself, his wife and their new babies
• Francis Uzoho and Maduka Okoye are listed ahead of Yakubu on Nigeria's national roster

Nigerian goalkeeper Mathew Yakubu has been blessed with twins, just four months after he married his Slovakian wife in what was a quiet ceremony.

The Super Eagles invitee was part of Nigeria's bronze winning team at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, and he is targeting to get the chance into the main team for the three-time African champions.

Yakubu, who tied the knot with his partner last September, took to Instagram to tell his fans that he is now a father.

Who is Yakubu's wife?

The identity of Yakubu's wife has not been revealed to the public by the Nigerian footballer, who has chosen to keep her details private.

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They met after the 23-year-old shot-stopper moved to Slovakia to join SFK Sered from Clique Sports in 2019, although he had a frustrating time at the club.

See the photo below:

Where it started for Yakubu

Yakubu was born in Zaria, in the Kaduna State, and he started his football career on the streets.

He had occasional training stints with Kaduna United in 2015, when Sabo Babayaro was the chairman of the club.

To make his debut for the Super Eagles, Yakubu will have to continue working hard so as to convince coach Jose Peseiro.

How Yobo proposed to Adaeze

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how former Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria, Adaeze Yobo narrated how her husband, Super Eagles legend Joseph Yobo proposed to her barely one month after they had met.

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The couple met in 2009, and reports have it that they dated briefly, before getting married in 2010.

In a chat with Nollywood superstar Mercy Johnson, while giving kitchen tips on the show Mercy’s Menu, Adaeze explained that Yobo approached her to seek her friendship, and only confessed his intention to date her about a month later.