Nigerians Remember Super Eagles Legend, Rashidi Yekini

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It has been four years since Nigeria’s football legend, Rashidi Yekini passed away but his greatness on the pitch will never be forgotten.

Yekini died at 48 after a suffering from a brief illness in 2012 and was buried in Kwara state.

He scored the Super Eagle’s first ever World Cup goal at the 1994 Tournament in USA.

Even in death, he still holds the record as the highest goal scorer for the Super Eagles with 37 goals and was the first Nigerian to be voted as African Player Of The Year in 1994.

On May 4, the 4th anniversary of his death, his former colleague, Sunday Oliseh, and other Nigerians paid tribute to him on Twitter.

4 yrs ago today We lost Rashidi Yekini Nigeria's greatest legendary striker.Let's mourn but also celebrate his legacy.God bless his soul.

— Sunday Oliseh (@SundayOOliseh) May 4, 2016

They remembered his goal scoring feats.

My great Rashidi Yekini moment was AFCON 92 3rd place vs Cameroon. His goal from an impossible angle. #YekiniLivesOn.

— Oluwatoyin Ibitoye (@Toyin_Ibitoye) May 4, 2016

His dedication to the game.

5. #YekiniLivesOn A player who gave 110% to any team he played for regardless of controversies around. A true legend – Take a bow for Yekini

— Tunde Adelakun (@CoachTundeTalks) May 4, 2016

Our Legend Rashidi Yekini ( 3 Oct.1963 – 4 May 2012) Lives forever in the memories we keep. #WeRememberYekini pic.twitter.com/WPr9AVYjOy

— The NFF 🇳🇬 (@thenff) May 3, 2016

And how he scored a hat trick at 39.

#WeRememberYekini as #NPFL oldest hattrick scorer at age 39. He netted 3 in Berger's 3-1 win over Kwara Utd in 2003. pic.twitter.com/b51Lp8i1gE

— League Management NG (@LMCNPFL) May 4, 2016

People like him deserve better treatment from the government.

https://twitter.com/ebuka_akara/status/727844337321676801

Legends like Rashidi Yekini should be officially recognised for their impact and influence on the country. We hope football bodies in Nigeria ensure proper recognition and celebration of Nigerian football legends.