We've lost one of the greatest football player Nigeria has ever produced.
Let's pay our tribute to a great footballer; Rashidi Yekini

[size=20pt]Rashidi Yekini (23 October 1963 - 4 May 2012) was a Nigerian footballer who played as a striker. He scored Nigeria's first goal in a FIFA World Cup.[/size]

Yekini was born in Kaduna. After starting his professional career in the Nigerian league, he moved to Côte d'Ivoire to play for Africa Sports National. From there he went to Portugal and Vitória de Setúbal, where he experienced his most memorable years, eventually becoming the Portuguese first division's top scorer, in 1993–94, as his performances (32 matches, 34 goals) earned him the title of African Footballer of the Year in 1993, the first ever from the nation.
In the 1994 summer, Yekini was bought by Olympiacos FC, but did not get along with teammates and left. His career never really got back on track, not even upon a return to Setúbal, which happened after another unassuming spell, in La Liga with Sporting de Gijón. He successively played with FC Zürich, Club Athlétique Bizertin and Al-Shabab Riyadh, before rejoining Africa Sports. In 2003, at 39, he returned to the Nigerian championship with Julius Berger FC.
In 2005, 41-year old Yekini made a short comeback, moving alongside former national teammate Mobi Oparaku to Gateway United FC in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.


Scoring 37 goals for Nigeria's national side in 58 appearances, Yekini is the national record goalscorer. He was part of the team that participated in the 1994 FIFA World Cup (where he scored Nigeria's first-ever goal in a World Cup, in a 3–0 win against Bulgaria) and the 1998 World Cup.
Additionally, Yekini also helped the Super Eagles win the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations, where he also topped the goal charts, and participated at Olympic level, in Seoul 1988.

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Legacy[/size]

Rashidi Yekini’s name would forever be remembered in the history of African football for his great achievements. From 1993-1994, as his performances (34 goals in 32 matches) was part of what contributed to him being given the title of African Footballer of the Year in 1993,[6] the first ever from Nigeria.

RIP Yekini Rashidi. Great player.

RIP.

Fantastic player! RIP!

RIP

You have left us with many lessons to learn.

Adieu Yekini

Even tho I never knew you much but I heard of your expliots much. RIP

RIP Yekini Rashidi,I Love you so much!!!

R.I.P LENGEND WE LUV U ALL GUD9TH.!!!

RIP Yeking....

U are too good, rest in peace

When beggars die there is no comets seen but heaven blast forth the death of Yeking.
ADIEU, YeKing of Goals! Yours was a short & worthy life. No potent goal poacher has Nigeria had since you left the stage.

RIP, Yekini.

R.I.P... We will alwaz remember you.

Rip, u were one of the greatest Nija eva had. Ur name remain fresh in our memories

legend yeking R:I:

RIP - Nigeria's all-time GOAL MACHINE. Papa Rashidi Yekini

I cnt remember precisely which match ȋ̝̊̅̄τ̣̣̥ was dat after he scored, he held d net and spoke some words. He was a great man that led Nigeria to victory. Goodnite Yekini

Back in those on may way to school, a few times i do see u with dat ur 'benz 230' around 'Queen cinema' very close to Adamasingba stadium in Ibadan... R.I.P Rashidi Yekini.., R.I.P...

I remember how happy you made me when i was a kid. Watching you was a delight, scoring wonderful spectacular goals. I know how ridiculous this may sound but i place you above all the politicians in this country. RIP Rashidi... My gangling hero.

May Allah grant his soul an eternal peace, amin.

May Allah accept you in AlJanah. RIP

first nigerian to score in a world cup
first nigerian to win African footballer of the year
first nigerian to win highest goal scoreer in europe
first nigerian to feature in five nation cups
highest nigerian goal scorer

RIP Rashidi!

Adieu thou great man
Who inspired young minds to aspire
Your goals brot honour and glory to they fatherland
Ur steps on sand of time are giant strides
You answered the call of nature
You will always be remembered fondly

Adieu thou great man!

ADIEU Rashidi Yekini.. u will forever be remembered in the world of football.. u have done your own aspect. it is not the no of years.. but what u Achieved RIP..!

shadrach77: first nigerian to score in a world cup
first nigerian to win African footballer of the year
first nigerian to win highest goal scoreer in europe
first nigerian to feature in five nation cups
highest nigerian goal scorer

RIP Rashidi!

He deserves national award!

MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PEACE. U WILL FOREVER BE REMEMBERED FOR YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS. MAY GOD FORGIVE YOU YOUR SINS AND GRANT YOU PARADISE.

May his soul rest in peace

RIP Great Player!