Former Super Eagles forward, Yakubu Aiyegbeni has announced his retirement from professional football today as he celebrates his 35th birthday today, November 22.
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.
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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.
Aiyegbeni also netted 21 goals from 57 appearances for Nigeria.
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