Rashidi Yekini: A one time African Footballer of the year is dead

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Another Naija Hero had just fallen on Friday 4th May, 2012. Rashidi Yekini the former Super Eagles Striker and a one time African Footballer of a particular year is dead. Rashidi Yekini is survived by 3 wives and 3 children. He was born in 1963. Rashidi Yekini eventually passed away after suffering from a mental illness for two years now. 

Yekini's memory will linger on in the mind of Nigerians for his exploit at USA 1994 World Cup. 

R.I.P Rashidi Yekini