NFF, Nigerians remember late football legend, Rashidi Yekini who died 6-years ago

On this day in 2012, Nigerian football legend Rashidi Yekini passed on after living the later part of his life in penury. In his lifetime, Yekini’s professional career spanned more than two decades. He was mainly associated with Vitória de Setúbal in Portugal, but he also played in six other countries Yekini scored 37 goals as a Nigerian international, and represented the country in five major tournaments, including two World Cups where he scored the country’s first-ever goal in the competition. He was also named the African Footballer of the Year in 1993. Below are tributes to his heroics 6 years after his demise…Today we remember Nigeria football legend, Rashidi Yekini who passed on to glory this day in 2012. Keep resting our legend. #RestOnYekini pic.twitter.com/Ra5jaqG319— The NFF (@thenff) May 4, 2018Legend Yekini (1963-2012)It’s been six years since the passing of #Nigeria’s all-time top scorer Rashidi Yekini.Scored @NGSuperEagles first goal at the Fifa World Cup against Bulgaria in 1994.Share your memories of ‘ganging’ ‘goals father’ here #RIPYekini pic.twitter.com/xUn5ILfkT7— Oluwashina Okeleji (@oluwashina) May 4, 2018Rashidi Yekini made life difficult for Italy and manager Ariggo Sachi in the second round match.Defender Paolo Maldini was lucky to escape with a yellow card.Irreplaceable. Unforgettable. Continue to #RIPYekini pic.twitter.com/c5XGrz1Q5O— Oluwashina Okeleji (@oluwashina) May 4, 2018Still on the #HEROSpiritOf94 conversation. Tonight we remember a great man. A lethal striker. The man. King Yekini. The late great Rashidi Yekini. pic.twitter.com/KIS5V9kz1D— Ebuka Akara (@ebuka_akara) May 4, 2018Today Nigeria football legend, Rashidi Yekini passed away on this day in 2012.A masterclass in his prime. 6 years but not forgotten.Rest On Rashidi Yekini pic.twitter.com/Iw669RhJPy— NIGERIAN HISTORY (@NigerianMuseum) May 4, 2018When u recall @NGSuperEagles legend, Rashidi Yekini’s goal celebration against Bulgaria in USA ’94#HEROSpiritOf94 pic.twitter.com/V6XnSuvLAC— Tony Bekederemo (@TonyBekederemo) May 4, 2018In a golden moment of Nigerian football history, Finidi George fed Rashidi Yekini the ball to score Nigeria’s historic World Cup goal. #HEROSpiritOf94 pic.twitter.com/eFEklYZnLa— Ebuka Akara (@ebuka_akara) May 4, 2018Six years ago we lost a legend. The name Rashidi Yekini lives on. Continue to rest in peace Yekini. #FootballLegend #Yekini pic.twitter.com/6RPkr3U61t— GOtv Nigeria (@GOtvNg) May 4, 2018I’m back again…Yes. I can remember Rashidi Yekini’s goal more than the celebration. If there was no goal there would be no celebration. #HEROSpiritOf94— Babafemi Raji (@TopmostStriker) May 4, 2018The post NFF, Nigerians remember latefootball legend, Rashidi Yekini who died 6-years ago appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.