Nigerian striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni has announced that he is retiring from professional football at the age of 35.
Aiyegbeni had been a free agent after being released by Coventry City earlier this year but after not signing for a new club, the forward has decided to end his playing days.
After first moving to English football in January 2003, Aiyegbeni went on to enjoy a fine career with teams competing in the Premier League and Championship, with 367 appearances being made in all competitions.
Aiyegbeni represented Portsmouth, Middlesbrough, Everton, Leicester City, Blackburn Rovers, Reading and Coventry, with a combined total of 141 goals being scored at those seven clubs.
The decision to retire has been made by Aiyegbeni on his 35th birthday, 20 years on from when he turned professional with Nigerian side Julius Berger.
Aiyegbeni also netted 21 goals from 57 appearances for Nigeria.
awal_rasheed
92
One great striker for Super Eagle but I remember ur miss goal that make Super Eagle fall from World Cup against Greece
cakiprs
59
You say what? 35 years old.. I must be 7years old too then
sacacpy
47
I barely recognised him as a serious footballer after he missed a goal in 2010 world. I wish you the best in your future endeavour.
Wihlor
47
If he is 35 I will eat my hand ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ฎ All the he played with are in there very late 30s to early 40 s
nescily
40
well done my bro,go n live as one of mama Africa celebrating star,long live Yakubu.
SouthAfrica9046173
34
That the football age your real age would be 40 well wishing you more good things in your life and good health to enjoy all your worked for but still not forgetting the empty net goal you missing for us in world.......love you as my Nigeria man
Tanja2007
33
Happy birthday legend and wish more years more life more everting legend best all the time score for the sineor national team thank you for the memories ๐๐๐๐๐๐
Motiklnu
32
may your retirement brings you peace and good health..you have served your country well,even with the missed chance in the world cup,you are indeed a patriotic Nigerian,thank you for representing us well and God bless you more.
Yondiame1
27
The only thing I will remember him for was the open miss in World Cup
Viuaek
23
Stop talking nonsense; What he has done for his country and has achieved in life is huge compared to that you've. Even the world best has now risen to his task by scoring brace yesterday. So know that there 're times and seasons for everything you see in this planet earth. Think of how to get to the top that can cause you even known as he is. Applaud for achievers so that you'll also be recognise someday.