Ismail Salami Yakubu, (born 8 April 1985) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Cinderford Town.

[11] On 11 September 2010, Yakubu scored his first goal for the club, doubling AFC Wimbledon's lead in their 4–0 victory over Bath City.

[14] On 13 August 2011, Yakubu made his Newport County debut in their 3–2 defeat against Kettering Town, featuring for the entire 90 minutes.

[15] On 26 September 2011, Yakubu joined fellow Conference Premier side Cambridge United on a one-month emergency loan deal.

Yakubu scored his first goal of the season, in Woking's 3–1 home defeat against Lincoln City, netting the Cards' equaliser just after the half-time break.

[24] On 12 June 2017, it was announced that Yakubu would join National League South side Hemel Hempstead Town preceding his release from Woking.

Merthyr Town completed the signing of Yakubu ahead of the 2020/21 season, after his six-month loan from Hayes & Yeading United.