World football governing body, Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA), yesterday remembered Nigeria’s late ex-international, Rasheed Yekini, four years after his death.
In a statement on its website, FIFA looked back on his memorable goal which became historic and the subsequent celebration.
A statement on FIFA website reads: “On Friday 4 May 2012, at the age of 48, Rasheed Yekini passed away after a brief but serious illness. Nigeria’s record goalscorer (37 goals) ensured his name went down in the history books when he scored the Super Eagles’ first ever FIFA World Cup goal at the 1994 finals in the USA in the 3-0 group stage win over Bulgaria.
“FIFA.com looks back on his memorable goal and subsequent celebration. Yekini who played for several clubs in Spain, Greece, Portugal and Switzerland, could hardly believe he had scored and spontaneously grabbed the net, shaking it in celebration.
“The photo of the 58-time Nigeria international captivated the world and even today the former striker, who in 1993 was the first Nigerian to be voted African Footballer of the Year, remains a respected figure in the global football family.”
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