Former Golden Eaglets star Yusuf Otubanjo aims for Super Eagles call-up in 2019

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Yusuf Otubanjo wants to play for the Super Eagles [TosinSports]
Yusuf Otubanjo wants to play for the Super Eagles [TosinSports]

From Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State to Austria, here is a profile on Yusuf Otubanjo.

 Former Golden Eaglets star Yusuf Otubajo has stated in an
exclusive interview with Pulse Sports that he intends to force his way
into contention with the Super Eagles.

In the interview, Yusuf stated how he began his career to become a professional football.

He stated, “I
was just a small boy who loved playing around my street and other
streets in ijebu ode, I guess football start having a different meaning
to me when I entered secondary school (ijebu ode grammar school).

“I joined the school team and as well have club side called (Sie’den fc) in ijebu ode.”

He stated that he will like to wear the green
and white of the Super Eagles in the nearest future stating that he is
progressing with his club.

Yusuf Otubanjo has played for several teams in Europe [TosinSports]  

 Yusuf Otubanjo has played for several teams in Europe [TosinSports]

He said, “Nothing seem so difficult for
God to do and my team has been in good form so far and sure when end it
well with the league to champions league qualification, am sure my
performance will create up great chance for the National team call up.”

Asked about an unforgettable moment in his career, Yusuf picked his time with the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria.

He stated that being part of the team that finished runners-up at the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup hosted by Nigeria.

Yusuf Otubanjo played for the Golden Eaglets before he travelled abroad [TosinSports]

 

Yusuf Otubanjo played for the Golden Eaglets before he travelled abroad [TosinSports]

He said, “My most memorable
moment was the final game of U-17 world cup Abuja Nigeria 2009, I came
in 15 minutes to end the game and almost got the team draw goal but so
unlucky then.”

Yusuf stated that his heroes growing up were the legendary Jay-Jay Okocha and Kanu Nwankwo he said, “because of the skills and perfection of ball control and good in scoring goals.”

Yusuf started his career with Nigerian sides Julius Berger Football Club, Gateway United F.C., Crown F.C, Atlético Madrid, FC Red Bull Salzburg, FC Pasching, FC Blau-Weiß Linz, Žilina, SC Altach and now LASK Linz.V

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