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22 de may. de 2024 · Rashidi Yekini was a Nigerian professional footballer and is widely regarded as Nigeria’s greatest ever striker and one of the best ever in the history of African football.
14 de may. de 2024 · Rashidi Yekini became the first person to score a FIFA World Cup goal for Nigeria in 1994. The memories of players who were once flamboyant and extravagant sometimes fall victim to time, with some forgetting their incredible achievements.
Hace 5 días · Finidi George faces his first major tests since his appointment as Nigeria's head coach when the Super Eagles face South Africa and Benin in qualifiers for the 2026 Fifa World Cup over the next...
Hace 4 días · When it comes to longevity, Rashidi Yekini trumps all. If it is goals, he is head and shoulders above his peers. During his time, Yekini was one of the first names on the list for the Super Eagles. There is a reason he was called goals-king. Yekini was instrumental in the Super Eagles reaching the AFCON final in 1990 and winning it in 1994.
Hace 1 día · As a player, Finidi made his debut for Nigeria in 1991 during an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Burkina Faso, providing three assists for Rashidi Yekini and scoring once in a 7–1 rout.
30 de may. de 2024 · Google Doodle, on Monday, honours the 60th birthday of Rashidi Yekini, the legendary Nigerian footballer renowned for his goal-scoring prowess and nicknamed the Goalsfather.
29 de may. de 2024 · They kicked off with a dazzling 3-0 victory over Bulgaria, with Rashidi Yekini’s iconic celebration clutching the net and roaring with joy etched in our memories forever. Although they narrowly lost to Argentina, they advanced to the knockout stage and pushed Italy to the limit before bowing out.
