A day after the world was shocked by the death of the former African football legend, Goal.com looks at some of the high points in his illustrious ... By Lolade Adewuyi | Nigeria Chief Editor Like a ...

Nicknamed the ‘Goalsfather,’ the late Rashidi Yekini’s impact on soccer globally remains one etched in the hearts of millions. His exceptional soccer skills have remained a point of reference for many ...

Nigeria’s all-time leading goal scorer, Rashidi Yekini, is being celebrated and remembered on his posthumous 60th Birthday. Here are 15 things to know about Nigeria’s greatest goal scorer: 1. Yekini ...

Rashidi Yekini may have died since May 4, 2012, but that did not stop Google Doodle along with other Nigerians celebrating the 60th posthumous birthday of Nigerian football legend, Rashidi Yekini, on ...

Last month, on October 23, Rashidi Yekini would have turned 62. Unfortunately, as he rests in his grave, the country’s football has failed not only to unravel the shenanigans surrounding his death, ...

Ten years on from his premature passing, we pay tribute to Nigeria's all-time leading scorer and FIFA World Cup history-maker. Ten years ago today, Nigeria was plunged into mourning. The sense of ...

Yekini's mum has also been placed on a monthly stipend of N10, 000 by the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development. It was also revealed that the minister had made a similar donation to Yekini’s aged ...

The Legendary Rashidi Yekini who died a year ago was remembered by friends and loved ones, at the Lekan Salami Stadium Ibadan. Ibadan All- Stars renamed Yekini Friends defeated their Lagos ...

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Former Super Eagles star, Samson Siasia, has opened up on why he was kicked out of the national team at some point in his career. It was one of the most difficult moments of the former striker’s ...