On this day in 2012, Nigerian football legend Rashidi Yekini passed on after living the later part of his life in penury.
In his lifetime, Yekini's professional career spanned more than two decades. He was mainly associated with Vitória de Setúbal in Portugal, but he also played in six other countries
Yekini scored 37 goals as a Nigerian international, and represented the country in five major tournaments, including two World Cups where he scored the country's first-ever goal in the competition.
He was also named the African Footballer of the Year in 1993.
Below are tributes to his heroics 6 years after his demise...
Today we remember Nigeria football legend, Rashidi Yekini who passed on to glory this day in 2012. Keep resting our legend. #RestOnYekini
Legend Yekini (1963-2012)It’s been six years since the passing of #Nigeria’s all-time top scorer Rashidi Yekini.Scored @NGSuperEagles first goal at the Fifa World Cup against Bulgaria in 1994.Share your memories of ‘ganging’ ‘goals father’ here#RIPYekini
Earlier in 1994, Rashidi Yekini starred as #Nigeria cinched a second AFCON title in Tunisia.He was simply unstoppable... #RIPYekini pic.twitter.com/5P8nflL0eD
Rashidi Yekini made life difficult for Italy and manager Ariggo Sachi in the second round match.Defender Paolo Maldini was lucky to escape with a yellow card.Irreplaceable. Unforgettable. Continue to #RIPYekini pic.twitter.com/c5XGrz1Q5O
Still on the #HEROSpiritOf94 conversation.
Tonight we remember a great man. A lethal striker. The man. KingYekini. The late great Rashidi Yekini.
When u recall @NGSuperEagles legend, Rashidi Yekini's goal celebration against Bulgaria in USA '94#HEROSpiritOf94
A striker for Vitória Setúbal in Portugal, Rashidi Yekini led the Super Eagles attack during the 1994 World Cup. #HEROspiritOf94
In a golden moment of Nigerian football history, Finidi George fed Rashidi Yekini the ballto score Nigeria’s historic World Cup goal. #HEROSpiritOf94
Six years ago we lost a legend. The name Rashidi Yekini lives on. Continue to rest in peace Yekini. #FootballLegend #Yekini
I'm back again...Yes. I can remember Rashidi Yekini's goal more than the celebration. If there was no goal there would be no celebration. #HEROSpiritOf94
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