RASHIDI YEKINI LAID TO REST TODAY

Nigeria’s national record goal scorer, Rashidi Yekini who passed on to eternal glory yesterday was buried today according to Muslim rites in Ira, Oyun Local Government Area of Kwara State. Until his demise, he was Nigeria’s national record goal scorer, netting 37 goals in 58 appearances. He represented Nigeria at the 1984, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1994 Africa Nations Cup finals. He also represented Nigeria at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. Yekini played for Nigeria at the USA’94 and France ’98 World Cups finals. In 1993, he was crowned African Footballer Of The Year; the first time a Nigerian would be so honoured. May his soul R.I.P.