Yakubu Vows to Lift His Chinese Club

Nigeria international striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni has promised to lift his Chinese club Guangzhou R&F after he was presented to the media.

“I want to do well and lift any team I play for. That is the same target on my mind with Guangzhou R&F. I want to score as many goals as possible to help my team finish well and get more respect in China,” said Yakubu, whose new team are sixth on the table with 24 points.

Former Blackburn Rovers striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni could now make his debut in the Guangzhou derby Sunday when his team visit defending champions and leaders, Guangzhou Evergrande, who have recorded 36 points from 15 matches.

“When it comes to derby, I have witnessed it in every country I have played and I recorded successes as well,” he said.

“I am looking forward to kick start my career here with the derby. I am very much hopeful to make my debut in the weekend’s derby.

“I have been training with the team for over a week, I may not be 100% yet, but I am fully ready to debut. The training has been good and I believe in myself. However, the final decision on whether I will play rests with the coach.”

[MTNfootball]