Former Nigerian Start Rashidi Yekini Is Dead
Rashidi Yekini, a one time Nigerian Football Star, a two-times record holder of African footballer of the year title and an all-time highest goal scorer for the Super Eagles is dead!. A source says he died in a private hospital in Ibadan yesterday after a prolonged illness stemming from some neurological disease. He was 49 years old when he passed away.
His remains will be buried today according to Muslim rites at Ira, Kwara State. He is survived by 3 wives and 3 children. May his soul rest in perfect peace amen.