On 20 April 2022, Yakubu joined
CD Lugo in Spain under the special FIFA regulations related to the
2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. However, he only participated in training and did not appear in any league games. In August 2022 he once again suspended his contract with Vorskla under the same regulations, this time until 30 June 2023, and moved to
Ilves in Finnish
Veikkausliiga. ==International career==