Everton FC's Steven Pienaar in tribute to rival Yakubu

10 October 2009 09:00
Yakubu and Steven Pienaar 300[LNB]NIGERIA coach Shuaibu Amodu is expected to ask Everton striker Yakubu to help fire his country to an unlikely World Cup qualification tomorrow.[LNB]And the Blues striker has been handed a glowing tribute on the eve of a must-win match from clubmate and international rival Steven Pienaar.[LNB]'Yakubu can score more goals than any other striker in the world. [LNB]"If you look at his record, he's just an amazing goalscorer,' said the South African midfielder.[LNB]'He's worked really hard in his rehab and has got back (to fitness) quite early. [LNB]"On his comeback (against Hull City), he scored so that just shows the type of player he is and it's also good for the team to have a striker back who can score goals.[LNB]'When you know you're going to be out for a long time, you have to be strong and you need all the support that you can get. I was always talking to him over the phone if I didn't see him, and just kept on encouraging him. [LNB]"I've been through a long injury and I know how it feels; sometimes you can lose your head.'

Source: Liverpool_Echo