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Google Pays Tribute To Iconic Footballer Rashidi Yekini On His 60th Birthday by Ashleyokeneye(f): 11:37am On Oct 23, 2023
Rashidi Yekini was a Nigerian professional footballer who played as a forward. He is all-time top goal scorer. His professional career, which spanned more than two decades, was mainly associated with Vitória de Setúbal in Portugal, but he also played in six other countries. Today’s Doodle celebrates Nigerian footballer Rashidi Yekini, who is remembered for being the nation's top goal scorer and widely considered one of the best Nigerian athletes of all time.

Born on October 23, 1963, in Kaduna, Nigeria, Yekini’s journey from a challenging early life marked by homelessness and poverty to football stardom was celebrated. Yekini, driven by his passion for football, worked as a welder and mechanic before catching the eye of scouts. Joining his first football club, ‘UNTL FC’ in Kaduna, in 1981, he later played for the Shooting Stars, amassing an impressive record of 45 goals in 53 games.

In 1983, Yekini’s exceptional goal-scoring abilities earned him the title of "African Footballer of the Year," making him the first Nigerian player to achieve this honour. The following year, he played a pivotal role in leading the Shooting Stars to the finals of the African Champions Cup.
Beyond Nigeria, Yekini played for various football clubs in Spain, Tanzania, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Greece, Portugal, and Switzerland. Notably, he secured the Bola de Prata (Silver Ball) in the 1993-94 season as the league’s top-scoring player while with the Portuguese team Vitória Setúbal.

A key figure for Nigeria’s national team, the . Super Eagles,’ Yekini played a crucial role in their qualification for the 1994 World Cup. His iconic celebration, clutching the net with both arms and shedding tears of joy after scoring Nigeria’s first goal, remains etched in football history.
Continuing his football career for over 14 years with the Super Eagles, Yekini participated in the 1998 World Cup, scoring a total of 37 goals in 58 games for Nigeria—a record for the most goals scored for the country.

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Re: Google Pays Tribute To Iconic Footballer Rashidi Yekini On His 60th Birthday by Tijanirasak: 2:27pm On Oct 23, 2023
Ashleyokeneye:

Rashidi Yekini was a Nigerian professional footballer who played as a forward. He is all-time top goal scorer. His professional career, which spanned more than two decades, was mainly associated with Vitória de Setúbal in Portugal, but he also played in six other countries. Today’s Doodle celebrates Nigerian footballer Rashidi Yekini, who is remembered for being the nation's top goal scorer and widely considered one of the best Nigerian athletes of all time.

Born on October 23, 1963, in Kaduna, Nigeria, Yekini’s journey from a challenging early life marked by homelessness and poverty to football stardom was celebrated. Yekini, driven by his passion for football, worked as a welder and mechanic before catching the eye of scouts. Joining his first football club, ‘UNTL FC’ in Kaduna, in 1981, he later played for the Shooting Stars, amassing an impressive record of 45 goals in 53 games.

In 1983, Yekini’s exceptional goal-scoring abilities earned him the title of "African Footballer of the Year," making him the first Nigerian player to achieve this honour. The following year, he played a pivotal role in leading the Shooting Stars to the finals of the African Champions Cup.
Beyond Nigeria, Yekini played for various football clubs in Spain, Tanzania, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Greece, Portugal, and Switzerland. Notably, he secured the Bola de Prata (Silver Ball) in the 1993-94 season as the league’s top-scoring player while with the Portuguese team Vitória Setúbal.

A key figure for Nigeria’s national team, the . Super Eagles,’ Yekini played a crucial role in their qualification for the 1994 World Cup. His iconic celebration, clutching the net with both arms and shedding tears of joy after scoring Nigeria’s first goal, remains etched in football history.
Continuing his football career for over 14 years with the Super Eagles, Yekini participated in the 1998 World Cup, scoring a total of 37 goals in 58 games for Nigeria—a record for the most goals scored for the country.

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Congratulations to Yekini
Re: Google Pays Tribute To Iconic Footballer Rashidi Yekini On His 60th Birthday by Tijanirasak: 2:53pm On Oct 23, 2023
Ashleyokeneye:

Rashidi Yekini was a Nigerian professional footballer who played as a forward. He is all-time top goal scorer. His professional career, which spanned more than two decades, was mainly associated with Vitória de Setúbal in Portugal, but he also played in six other countries. Today’s Doodle celebrates Nigerian footballer Rashidi Yekini, who is remembered for being the nation's top goal scorer and widely considered one of the best Nigerian athletes of all time.

Born on October 23, 1963, in Kaduna, Nigeria, Yekini’s journey from a challenging early life marked by homelessness and poverty to football stardom was celebrated. Yekini, driven by his passion for football, worked as a welder and mechanic before catching the eye of scouts. Joining his first football club, ‘UNTL FC’ in Kaduna, in 1981, he later played for the Shooting Stars, amassing an impressive record of 45 goals in 53 games.

In 1983, Yekini’s exceptional goal-scoring abilities earned him the title of "African Footballer of the Year," making him the first Nigerian player to achieve this honour. The following year, he played a pivotal role in leading the Shooting Stars to the finals of the African Champions Cup.
Beyond Nigeria, Yekini played for various football clubs in Spain, Tanzania, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Greece, Portugal, and Switzerland. Notably, he secured the Bola de Prata (Silver Ball) in the 1993-94 season as the league’s top-scoring player while with the Portuguese team Vitória Setúbal.

A key figure for Nigeria’s national team, the . Super Eagles,’ Yekini played a crucial role in their qualification for the 1994 World Cup. His iconic celebration, clutching the net with both arms and shedding tears of joy after scoring Nigeria’s first goal, remains etched in football history.
Continuing his football career for over 14 years with the Super Eagles, Yekini participated in the 1998 World Cup, scoring a total of 37 goals in 58 games for Nigeria—a record for the most goals scored for the country.

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Mykhailo Mudryk on his goal against Arsenal:

"It was something in the middle, between a cross and a shot."

"Before the game, our goalkeeper coach told me to look at their keeper because sometimes he is trying to read things and he can just lose the goal, so I can chip him."

"So it was something I knew, and I kept it in my head. I went for something between the cross and the shot, and it was a good decision."

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Re: Google Pays Tribute To Iconic Footballer Rashidi Yekini On His 60th Birthday by Lughasemeka: 4:02pm On Oct 23, 2023
Tijanirasak:


Mykhailo Mudryk on his goal against Arsenal:

"It was something in the middle, between a cross and a shot."

"Before the game, our goalkeeper coach told me to look at their keeper because sometimes he is trying to read things and he can just lose the goal, so I can chip him."

"So it was something I knew, and I kept it in my head. I went for something between the cross and the shot, and it was a good decision."

They where lucky, Arsenal no flog them
Re: Google Pays Tribute To Iconic Footballer Rashidi Yekini On His 60th Birthday by habeebsalami: 4:17pm On Oct 23, 2023
Lughasemeka:


They where lucky, Arsenal no flog them

What are you taliking about, did you even watch this match?
Re: Google Pays Tribute To Iconic Footballer Rashidi Yekini On His 60th Birthday by Adegbe67: 8:44am On Oct 24, 2023
Tijanirasak:


Mykhailo Mudryk on his goal against Arsenal:

"It was something in the middle, between a cross and a shot."

"Before the game, our goalkeeper coach told me to look at their keeper because sometimes he is trying to read things and he can just lose the goal, so I can chip him."

"So it was something I knew, and I kept it in my head. I went for something between the cross and the shot, and it was a good decision."

Mohamed Salah has been named PFA Fans' Player of the Month for September!
Re: Google Pays Tribute To Iconic Footballer Rashidi Yekini On His 60th Birthday by Khalidade: 10:00am On Oct 24, 2023
Adegbe67:


Mohamed Salah has been named PFA Fans' Player of the Month for September!

Is it worth betting on Lionel Messi at 2.5 odds?
Re: Google Pays Tribute To Iconic Footballer Rashidi Yekini On His 60th Birthday by tinuke19: 10:41am On Oct 24, 2023
Khalidade:


Is it worth betting on Lionel Messi at 2.5 odds?

Betting on Lionel Messi over 2.5 odds is risking and there are possibilities that he might not score a single goal, but He is capable. Rather, bet on the full outcome of the match over 2.5
Re: Google Pays Tribute To Iconic Footballer Rashidi Yekini On His 60th Birthday by NUSALUCKY: 3:28pm On Oct 24, 2023
tinuke19:


Betting on Lionel Messi over 2.5 odds is risking and there are possibilities that he might not score a single goal, but He is capable. Rather, bet on the full outcome of the match over 2.5

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Re: Google Pays Tribute To Iconic Footballer Rashidi Yekini On His 60th Birthday by Bolakeadedeji: 4:58pm On Oct 24, 2023
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Which of the club is your favorite?

Re: Google Pays Tribute To Iconic Footballer Rashidi Yekini On His 60th Birthday by Faithomomeje: 9:02am On Oct 25, 2023
Bolakeadedeji:


Which of the club is your favorite?

Man U hardly won yesterday
Re: Google Pays Tribute To Iconic Footballer Rashidi Yekini On His 60th Birthday by Adedejibolake: 10:05am On Oct 25, 2023
Faithomomeje:


Man U hardly won yesterday

Andre Onana has a penalty save rate of 24%, which is significantly higher than the average penalty save rate of 18%.
Re: Google Pays Tribute To Iconic Footballer Rashidi Yekini On His 60th Birthday by Fortuneemeka: 3:49pm On Oct 25, 2023
Adedejibolake:


Andre Onana has a penalty save rate of 24%, which is significantly higher than the average penalty save rate of 18%.

The Premier League has recommended that Everton face a 12-point deduction in its case against them for breaching profit and sustainability rules.

Premier League has recommended the punishment to be extremely severe, and up to a maximum of 12 points. Such a sanction would put them at grave risk of going down.
Re: Google Pays Tribute To Iconic Footballer Rashidi Yekini On His 60th Birthday by oluwadarajoe: 4:43pm On Oct 25, 2023
Adedejibolake:


Andre Onana has a penalty save rate of 24%, which is significantly higher than the average penalty save rate of 18%.

The Maguire that was complaining view weeks ago is now happy because of 1 goal against FC Copenhagen. The real Hero of the match is Andre Onana

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