Yakubu was in action for Nigeria for the first time since the turn of the year, after the African side and the Yak patched up their differences after Yakubu was sent home during the African Nations Tournement for breaking a team curfew.
He scored the third goal as Nigeria romped to a 3-0 victory in their group match against Zimbabwe.
New signing Ricardo Fuller did not enjoy his World Cup experience quite so much. Jamacia went down to a shock 2-1 home defeat by Central American side Panama in their CONCACAF qualifier.