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Boxing is now Yakubu Aiyegeni's new found love as the former Super Eagles star was looking chiseled and bulky while hitting the pads.
Yakubu Aiyegbeni look to be tending towards another profession after ending his footballing career five years ago.
The 40-year-old was spotted in the gym looking built like a heavyweight and hitting the pads with so much tenacity.
The former Super Eagles striker shared the video clip of his boxing training on his Instagram and his fans were impressed with what they saw.
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13:23 - 22.05.2023
Former Chelsea star claims Awoniyi is more of Yekini than Osimhen
What fans said about Aiyegbeni’s new look
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Ex-Super Eagles teammate Nwankwo Kanu coud not hide his feelings as he said:
“Yak attack.”
Another follower added:
“Yak is stacked these days.”
A third follower admired his chiseled arms:
“Those arms are HUGGGEEEEE!”
A fellow fan asked:
“Looking solid brother good shape when you fighting?”
As another simply wrote:
“Incredible.”
Aiyegbeni’s colourful football career
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Aiyegbeni caught the eye of top scouts in Europe when he scored a hat-trick for Maccabi Haifa in their 3-0 win over Olympiakos in the Champions League as well as a goal during their win against Man United.
The former Julius Berger striker was then loaned out to Championship side Portsmouth and earned a contract in the summer.
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14:50 - 21.05.2023
Taiwo Awoniyi: 3 reasons Super Eagles star will be idolized by Premier League club Nottingham Forest
Taiwo Awoniyi will remain in the hearts of many Nottingham Forest fans in many years to come. The Nigerian striker has made unforgettable memories at City Ground on his debut season.
With 29 goals in 65 games for the Potters, Yakubu joined Premier League side Middlesbrough and during his two-year spell at the Riverside he bagged 25 goals in 73 appearances.
Things got better as he moved to Everton for a record fee of £11.25m on a five-year deal scoring 15 Premier League goals on his debut season at Goodison Park. It was at the club he scored 100th goal in English football.
After four years at the Merseyside the Yak joined Leicester City on loan scoring 11 out of 20 games before sealing a move to Blackburn.
Aiyegbeni went on to ply his trade in China, Qatar, Turkey then moved back to England to have brief spells with Championship side Reading and Coventry.
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