Former Super Eagles players and football enthusiasts came together on Saturday to honor Rashidi Yekini, Nigeria’s all-time top scorer, marking 12 years since his passing at the age of 48 due to a prolonged illness.
Yekini’s legacy remains prominent in Nigerian football history, despite the circumstances surrounding his death, including reports of his kidnapping shortly before his passing and the unclear cause of death.
The 1993 African Footballer of the Year left an indelible mark on the sport, with his memorable achievements evoking a mixture of pride, sadness, and frustration among fans and former colleagues.
Super Eagles coach George Finidi, who played alongside Yekini and assisted in his historic goal against Bulgaria in the 1994 World Cup, expressed enduring sorrow over the loss of the legendary striker.
