Tag: Rashidi Yekini

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2013 Super Eagles Team win PVC Novelty Football Match 5-3 On Penalty Shoot Out

The 2013 AFCON winning team won the 1994 Super Eagles team 5-3 on penalties to emerge as the champion of  PVC Football Novelty Match played at the Yabatech Sports Complex…

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Nigeria’s greatest players hit the field to inspire a new generation of voters

On Saturday 12th January 2019, Tap iNitiative hosted a press meet and greet ahead of their upcoming PVCFootball novelty match. In a bid to motivate the nation’s youth to actively…

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Oludolapo Adelana 8 years

Saraki hires nurse for Yekini’s mother, renovates home (PHOTOS)

Senate President Bukola Saraki has hired a personal nurse for the mother of late Nigerian football icon Rashidi Yekini who died four years ago. Earlier this year reports filtered in that the family…

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Oreoluwa Peters 8 years

4 moments Rashidi Yekini, the goal-scoring machine wowed us (WATCH)

Some called me him Rashidi 'Ye-King'  while others referred to him as the goal-scoring machine Nigeria has never been able to replace. Rashidi Yekini was indeed one of the greatest Nigerian…

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Emmanuel Chidiogo 10 years

Clemens Westerhof warns Nigeria about letting go of Keshi

by Olorunwa Lawal Former manager of the Super Eagles, Clemens Westerhof, has called on the Nigerian Football Federation to renew Stephen Keshi's contract. Westerhof, who led Nigeria to the 1994 world…

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Simon Kolawole: Stella Oduah, say sorry or sink…

by Simon Kolawole Nevertheless, Oduah has to accept responsibility for this wasteful venture and apologise for her role in the process. She’s the minister. NCAA is under her. Before I…

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Thompson Oliha’s wish was not fulfilled – Wife

by Akan Ido Ex-Super Eagles midfielder, Thompson Oliha who died on Sunday was said to have died expecting the houses promised by the Federal Government to members of the Tunisia…

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‘Ifreke talks Sports: WANTED – Strikers for the Super Eagles

by 'Ifreke Inyang It's not time to press the panic button, but we certainly should be worried. Forget the 6-1 scoreline from Monday night. Nigeria desperately need players, who can…

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#NoShame: Brad Pitt, David Beckham, Britney Spears and 17 other celebs who’ve battled mental Illness

by Rachel Ogbu Mental health is an increasing priority for the average person. But what about the celebrities or famous people we've come to follow so closely? They aren't exempt…

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We did not kill Rashidi Yekini – Family

by Hauwa Gambo Following speculations that the family of late Super Eagles striker and legend, Rashidi Yekini, might have played a part in his death in May this year, his…

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12 years

“Rashidi Yekini was killed” and someone should ask his family questions – Segun Odegbami

by Segun Odegbami This is one of the most difficult articles I have ever written. I now believe that the universe sought me out some months ago for an assignment, to…

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Oluwapelumi 12 years

Rashidi Yekini Tribute: Long live our goal king

  One of the iconic images of the 1994 World Cup in the USA, is that of a player remaining in the net for a few seconds after scoring his…

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Oluwapelumi 12 years

BREAKING: Rashidi Yekini, Super Eagles international striker, dead at 48

Former Nigerian international striker, Rashidi Yekini, was reported dead earlier this evening Friday, 4 May, 2012. The striker, famed for his prolific goal scoring for the Nigerian international football team , is…

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