The Nigerian Striker Rashidi Yekini, passed away on May 4th 2012.He was born in kaduna on 23th Semptember 1963. He is known as the Goals Father, scored 37 goals for Nigeria in 58 appearances. He was the record as highest national goalscorer.
He played in 6 Other Countries before he retired from Football.
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| Super Eagle's 1994 Team |
- Names of all players in this picture
Standing : Peter Rufai, Sunday Oliseh, Uche Okechukwu, Isaac Semitoje, Finidi George, Stephen Keshi
Front Row : Rashidi Yekini, Ben Iroha, Daniel Amokachi, Austin Okocha, Samson Siasia
Late Rashidi Yekini holds records as....
• Nigeria's highest ⚽ scorer
• Scored Nigeria's 1st World Cup ⚽
• African Footballer of The Year 93
• AFCON 🏅🥈🥈🥉
• Portugese League Top Scorer 94
• AFCON Top Scorer 92 & 94
• Tunis 94 Best Player
• 3rd AFCON highest ⚽ scorer (13).
Rashidi Yekini a.k.a The Goals king, got this title because of his gabbling skills
37 goals in 58 matches for Nigeria
45 goals in 53 matches for Shooting Stars
90 goals in 108 games for Vitoria Setubal.
14 goals in 28 games for FC Zurich.
Rest On Legend, you will forever be in the Hearts of Nigerians
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