NIGERIAN SOCCER LEGEND DIES AT 49!!

Two-time African footballer of the year, the legendary Rashidi Yekini whose illustrious career saw him rise to stardom in the 90’s died today, after succumbing to mental illness.


Family sources reported that Yekini had been ill for two years and was often walking barefeet on the streets of Ibadan at times  talking to himself. Fans reported that he suffered delusions.


Rashidi Yekini would be remembered for his first magnificent goal at the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the US that took Nigeria through to the next round.  He scored the first goal that saw Nigeria defeat Bulgaria  3-0 at the fiesta.