City Waiting On Yakubu International Clearance

Last updated : 14 February 2017 By CNS Sport

Coventry City are waiting for international clearance for Yakubu Aiyegbeni before adding him for the squad which will spend Valentine's Day evening, taking on AFC Wimbledon in Kingstonian.

The Nigerian signed for the Sky Blues yesterday but as The Yak's last club was Turkish side Kayserispor, international clearance is needed before he can take his place in the squad.

The well travelled striker, is, if clearance is received in time, likely to go on the bench for City who have doubts over Stuart Beavon.

Caption: Coventry Citys Stuart Beavon | Headline:  Coventry City v Wycombe Wanderers - Checkatrade Trophy - Semi Final - Ricoh Arena

The former Burton player is due to have a fitness test on a recurring hamstring injury for the Sky Blues who have the players involved in the 3-2 loss at Oldham Athletic on Saturday available.

AFC Wimbledon have Tom Elliott suspended with Darius Charles and Dean Parrett coming into the squad. 

 

 

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