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. How sad.
Rashidi Yekini would be remembered for his first magnificent goal at the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France that took Nigeria through to the next round. He scored the first goal that saw Nigeria defeat
May his soul rest in peace.
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