Yekini represented Nigeria at 5 African Nations Cup competitions (1984, 1988, 1990, 1992 and 1994), winning one bronze medal, three silver medals and one gold medal. He also represented Nigeria at two World Cups, USA '94 and France '98.
He is the highest goal scorer ever for Nigeria's men's senior national team (the Super/Green Eagles) with 37 goals in total.
Yekini was the highest goal scorer in Portuguese club football in the 1992/1993 season and he was also the highest goal scorer in the Primiera Liga in the 1993/1994 season.
Yekini played for IICC Shooting Stars of Ibadan, with whom he got to the final of the African Champions Cup (now known as the African Champions League) in 1984 (they lost to Zamalek of Egypt). He later played for Abiola Babes (one of the two millionaire clubs in Nigeria at the time) before leaving Nigeria to play professional football.
He played for Africa Sports in the Ivory Coast, Vitoria Setubal in Portugal (with whom he achieved his greatest success), Olympiakos of Greece, Sporting Gijon in Spain and F.C. Zurich in Switzerland before returning to Nigeria.
After returning to Nigeria, he played for Julius Berger and Gateway FC before retiring in 2005.
On the 7th anniversary of his death, we take a look at the amazing feats and goals scored by the goalsfather. See below for videos and pictures of his exploits.
Asisat Oshoala's interview in El Pais (one of Spain's biggest newspapers). The interview was published in Spanish and translated by Google Translate.
CHAMPIONS FEMALE
Asisat Oshoala: "It's very difficult for an African girl to be a footballer"
The Nigerian tells her problems before playing in a Barça that this Sunday struggles with Bayern for the final of the Champions
JUAN I. IRIGOYEN Barcelona 28 APR 2019 - 17:37 CEST
Summers are no longer the same for Asisat Oshoala (Lagos, Nigeria, 24 years). The rest of the Barcelona player, best African footballer in 2014, 2016 and 2017, is in the background when she organizes a campus for girls in her home state. It does not bother him, on the contrary. "When I was a child my mother did not give me money for food if I was going to play football. We are in 2019 and there are still parents who do the same. In the campus that I organize with my foundation I try to talk with the girls, but especially with the parents, "he says. There are no words more magical than his history. "I explain to you how important sport is for girls. From my example, I show you that you can play football and go to school at the same time. That you can play football and be a woman. It is possible, there is no more secret than respect and equality ".
-What was more difficult, being a woman, an African or a soccer player?
"The road to become a footballer, for an African player, is very difficult. In my continent, people think that football is a thing of men. I suppose the same thing will happen in other places, but I have the feeling that in Africa it is worse, "says Oshoala. There are still walls to climb between sport and women, especially far from Europe. "They try to convince you that women can not play sports. After school you have to get married and have children. That's your job, "he explains. And remember a childhood friend. "We both played football together at school. Now he is studying ADE or something like that. Sometimes we talk on the phone. Think I was stronger. I do not think so. It seems to me that I was lucky that she could not have. "
Raised in a polygamous family, she discovered football through her older brother. "My father has two women, one of them my mother. We all lived together, but each woman has her own space separately. I was always with my brothers and sisters. And football played with the eldest. But he did not care much. In life, in the end, everything is a matter of passion. For him it was entertainment; for me, on the other hand, it was everything, "explains Oshoala. He was educated in a private school in his city, Ikorudu. However, as in his school football was a matter exclusively for the boys, once he finished his school schedule crossed directly opposite: in the public school there was a female team. "But the level was not very good", says, laughing, the Barça forward.
One day everything changed for Oshoala, as if he had discovered a new world. The difference. "One day I was with my group of friends practicing athletics and I found a competitive women's team. I was impressed. They played in the state league. I think it was one of the happiest times I put on. I knew I was not alone, "he recalls. He did a test. The coach, immediately, asked for the phone. Not everything was so simple. "He started calling me for tournaments, but at the beginning, my parents did not support me. They wanted me to study. " The solution, a pact between parents and daughter. "When I finished school, I asked them to give me a couple of years. If I was not good at it, I would study law. " He went from FC Robo of his state to Rivers Angels, one of the strongest teams in Nigeria, until the selection sub 20 put it in the world showcase. After winning the Boot and the Golden Ball at the 2014 World Cup in Canada, he jumped into Liverpool.
The Champions
A year in the Reds, another in Arsenal and jumped to Chinese football. He called it Barcelona. "For any player, when they call you Barça, it's special. You have top players. And you play the Champions, "he says. And, precisely, that's why he signed the Barça squad, to strengthen the team of Lluís Cortés in the final stretch of the campaign. Five goals in four games, but he was injured against Atlético. He returned in the first leg against Bayern. Just for a while This Sunday he hopes to play from the start in the Miniestadi (12.00) to sign the 0-1 in Munich and achieve what has never been seen in Spanish football: get into the final of the Champions. "Barça is not like any other team, here you have to be very sensitive and ready. The style is different. The important thing is to understand what you are doing, "he says.
He seeks to make history with Barça, also to fulfill the promise he made to his parents. "Today they understand what I do. But when I retire, I would like to study law. I like to ask questions. " As a child she questioned, as a teenager she rebelled; Now, inspire. "It's not any pressure. It's about being yourself and accepting that responsibility. " Now you can eat after playing soccer. She remembers it with grace. "I went to sleep hungry, but happy. Look where I am today. "
Asisat Oshoala's interview in El Pais (one of Spain's biggest newspapers). The interview was published in Spanish and translated by Google Translate.
CHAMPIONS FEMALE
Asisat Oshoala: "It's very difficult for an African girl to be a footballer"
The Nigerian tells her problems before playing in a Barça that this Sunday struggles with Bayern for the final of the Champions
JUAN I. IRIGOYEN Barcelona 28 APR 2019 - 17:37 CEST
Summers are no longer the same for Asisat Oshoala (Lagos, Nigeria, 24 years). The rest of the Barcelona player, best African footballer in 2014, 2016 and 2017, is in the background when she organizes a campus for girls in her home state. It does not bother him, on the contrary. "When I was a child my mother did not give me money for food if I was going to play football. We are in 2019 and there are still parents who do the same. In the campus that I organize with my foundation I try to talk with the girls, but especially with the parents, "he says. There are no words more magical than his history. "I explain to you how important sport is for girls. From my example, I show you that you can play football and go to school at the same time. That you can play football and be a woman. It is possible, there is no more secret than respect and equality ".
-What was more difficult, being a woman, an African or a soccer player?
"The road to become a footballer, for an African player, is very difficult. In my continent, people think that football is a thing of men. I suppose the same thing will happen in other places, but I have the feeling that in Africa it is worse, "says Oshoala. There are still walls to climb between sport and women, especially far from Europe. "They try to convince you that women can not play sports. After school you have to get married and have children. That's your job, "he explains. And remember a childhood friend. "We both played football together at school. Now he is studying ADE or something like that. Sometimes we talk on the phone. Think I was stronger. I do not think so. It seems to me that I was lucky that she could not have. "
Raised in a polygamous family, she discovered football through her older brother. "My father has two women, one of them my mother. We all lived together, but each woman has her own space separately. I was always with my brothers and sisters. And football played with the eldest. But he did not care much. In life, in the end, everything is a matter of passion. For him it was entertainment; for me, on the other hand, it was everything, "explains Oshoala. He was educated in a private school in his city, Ikorudu. However, as in his school football was a matter exclusively for the boys, once he finished his school schedule crossed directly opposite: in the public school there was a female team. "But the level was not very good", says, laughing, the Barça forward.
One day everything changed for Oshoala, as if he had discovered a new world. The difference. "One day I was with my group of friends practicing athletics and I found a competitive women's team. I was impressed. They played in the state league. I think it was one of the happiest times I put on. I knew I was not alone, "he recalls. He did a test. The coach, immediately, asked for the phone. Not everything was so simple. "He started calling me for tournaments, but at the beginning, my parents did not support me. They wanted me to study. " The solution, a pact between parents and daughter. "When I finished school, I asked them to give me a couple of years. If I was not good at it, I would study law. " He went from FC Robo of his state to Rivers Angels, one of the strongest teams in Nigeria, until the selection sub 20 put it in the world showcase. After winning the Boot and the Golden Ball at the 2014 World Cup in Canada, he jumped into Liverpool.
The Champions
A year in the Reds, another in Arsenal and jumped to Chinese football. He called it Barcelona. "For any player, when they call you Barça, it's special. You have top players. And you play the Champions, "he says. And, precisely, that's why he signed the Barça squad, to strengthen the team of Lluís Cortés in the final stretch of the campaign. Five goals in four games, but he was injured against Atlético. He returned in the first leg against Bayern. Just for a while This Sunday he hopes to play from the start in the Miniestadi (12.00) to sign the 0-1 in Munich and achieve what has never been seen in Spanish football: get into the final of the Champions. "Barça is not like any other team, here you have to be very sensitive and ready. The style is different. The important thing is to understand what you are doing, "he says.
He seeks to make history with Barça, also to fulfill the promise he made to his parents. "Today they understand what I do. But when I retire, I would like to study law. I like to ask questions. " As a child she questioned, as a teenager she rebelled; Now, inspire. "It's not any pressure. It's about being yourself and accepting that responsibility. " Now you can eat after playing soccer. She remembers it with grace. "I went to sleep hungry, but happy. Look where I am today. "
Check out the opportunity that Oshoala created at the end.
She ran down the right and beat the Bayern defender for with her speed. She then stopped, dribbled the defender and passed to Aitana. Aitana passed to Andressa whose shot was saved by the goalkeeper.
Barcelona Femeni defeated Bayern Munich 1-0 this afternoon to qualify for the UEFA Women's Champions League final for the first time in its history. The only goal of the game came via a 45th minute penalty that was scored by Mariona.
A record crowd of 12,764 people at the Barcelona mini stadium saw Barcelona reduced to 10 women after Kheira Hamraoui (Asisat Oshoala's very good friend) was sent off.
Asisat Oshoala came on in the 71st minute and tormented the Bayern defence.
Barcelona had earlier defeated Bayern 0-1 in Munich and won the tie 2-0 on aggregate.
Barcelona will play the winner of the other semi-final between Chelsea and Olympique Lyon. That match will kick off at 2pm Nigerian time (today).
The final will be played in Budapest on the 18th of May.
At this time Dangote was planning to build the refinery in Ondo, while the refinery in Lekki was going to be built by a Chinese consortium and the Lagos State Government.
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