Coventry City manager has shared his thoughts and impressions on the signing of ex-Everton star Yakubu Aiyegbeni on a short-term deal until the end of the season.<br /><br />Though Russell Slade admitted that his new number 22 is lacking match fitness, he acknowledged that the attacker will bring experience to the squad and motivate the younger players on the team.<br /><br />&ldquo;We&rsquo;re pleased to have secured the signing of Yakubu, who brings vast experience and a terrific goal record, &rdquo; Slade told ccfc.co.uk.<br /><br />&ldquo;His professional career speaks for itself, having scored consistently at the highest level of English football, and will act as a superb role model for the younger players.<br /><br />&ldquo;He is astute on the ball, has clear quality and presence, and we&rsquo;ll continue to work on his match fitness as we prepare for the final 16 games of this season.&rdquo;<br /><br />Yakubu is the top Nigerian scorer since the formation of the Premier League with 95 goals, ahead of Nwanwko Kanu (54), Efan Ekoku (52) and Shola Ameobi (43).<br /><br />Ifeanyi Emmanuel <br /><br />Photo Credit : ccfc.co.uk<br />