‘His race was well run’ – Twitter reacts to Yakubu Aiyegbeni’s retirement

Aiyegbeni retires! Nigeria's third all-time topscorer (21goals) and the second highest African goalscorer in the Premier League (96goals) after Drogba (104goals) #FarewellTheYak pic.twitter.com/YFXZzIHHK1

— ÀYANFE (@tayo_taiwo) November 22, 2017

Nigeria hasn't had a better striker in the 21st century than Yakubu Aiyegbeni. He was such a joy to watch in the Premier League with his consistent knack for goals. Happy 35th birthday and retirement. #FarewellTheYak

— Olakunle FAYIGA (@k_ef4real) November 22, 2017

#FarewellTheYak The round leather game will never forget you. You were a quality striker in your heyday. You are among the best.

— olatunde liadi (@OlatundeLiadi) November 22, 2017

Happy Birthday, Yakubu Aiyegbeni.
And as you hang up your boots today, I wish all the best in your future endeavors #FarewellTheYak

— Super Sam 3.0 (@Sam_is_cray) November 22, 2017

Salute to a prolific, powerful and potent striker, Yakubu Aiyegbeni as he hangs his boot after 20 years of punishing goalkeepers #FarewellTheYak

— Adewoye Gbenga G (@Gregoal001) November 22, 2017

Aiyegbeni retires! Nigeria's third all-time topscorer (21goals) and the second highest African goalscorer in the Premier League (96goals) after Drogba (104goals) #FarewellTheYak

— Chris Enerho (@Chris_enerho) November 22, 2017

Happy birthday to one of Nigeria's fierce💪💪 strikers, Yakubu Aiyegbeni! 👏👏

He also announces his retirement today! 🙌🙌 pic.twitter.com/vbnGxz9uhe

— Goal.com Nigeria (@GoalcomNigeria) November 22, 2017

What a cool way to end a career that sent chivers down the spines of EPL defenders...among others.

Happy 35th Birthday & #FarewellTheYak 😊 pic.twitter.com/SF5VER8reV

— Tolu Olasoji (@Tollexrism) November 22, 2017

#FarewellTheYak

A great ambassador, and deserving of way more praise than he ever got. His race was well run.

— Solace Chukwu (@TheOddSolace) November 22, 2017

Years from now, we won't remember this disrespected, battered, Yakubu Aiyegbeni. We will remember one of the greatest @NGSuperEagles strikers of all-time. Sit back, relax & enjoy all that you have built. Happy birthday & retirement Yak. Take a bow #FarewellTheYak pic.twitter.com/R77Ns5QYQD

— 'Shina Oludare (@sportingshina) November 22, 2017

What a great legend and a good time to rest the boot. We will always remember the good memories and the great exploits. #FarewellTheYak pic.twitter.com/z8g0o5JEDj

— Oluseye Petphil (@petphil001) November 22, 2017

Yakubu Aiyegbeni as you retire on your 35th birthday, you will never be forgotten. We love you now despite the fact that we hated you then 😭😪😉pic.twitter.com/wpgNU8l5XT

— I do the do (@hotmindset) November 22, 2017