NFF Remembers Rashidi Yekini 10 Years After Death of Super Eagles Legend

• Nigerian Football Federation eggheads have paid tribute to late Rashidi Yekini 10 years after his shocking demise
• Rashidi Yekini died in Ibadan on 4 May 2012, but his body was taken to his hometown which is Ira in Kwara state
• The former Shooting Stars striker played 62 games for the Super Eagles and he remains leading scorer with 37 goals

Nigerian Football Federation chief on Wednesday, 4 May, remembered Super Eagles legend Rashidi Yekini who died 10 years ago after serious battle for survival.

The death of Rashidi Yekini on 4 May, 2012, came as a huge shock and surprise to football fraternities in Nigeria and also in many parts of the world.

Till this moment, the true reason behind the heartbreaking demise of Rashidi Yekini is not known as there were claims that his family members took him to an unknown place for treatment.

Few months ago, Rashidi Yekini's mother told Sports Brief that her late son was ill which forced them to seek for herbal help.

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Sadly, Rashidi Yekini's two siblings Rafiat and Akeem who knew where the late footballer was taken to have also passed on.

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Rashidi Yekini died leaving two daughters behind and these two ladies have graduated from the Universities.

According to the information made available by the NFF media crew, Amaju Pinnick who is the president explained that Rashidi Yekini would forever be missed.

Amaju Pinnick's statement about Rashidi Yekini

''Rashidi Yekini was a goal getter, dedicated player, a patriotic soldier and he showed that whenever he donned the colours of Nigeria.''

Chidi Odiah tells Victor Osimhen the European giants he should join

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how former Super Eagles defender Chidi Odiah enjoined Napoli striker Victor Osimhen not to leave the Italian Serie A as he wants him to instead move to AC Milan.

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The Nigerian striker has emerged as summer transfer target for many clubs in Europe who are impressed with his performances so far this season for Napoli.

Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Newcastle United are said to be among the clubs who are interested in signing Victor Osimhen this summer.

However, Napoli chiefs are said to also be ready to sell the Nigerian striker only to the club that can meet their asking price.

Chidi Odiah who played 28 games for the Super Eagles explained that it would be great for Osimhen to remain in Italy.