President Goodluck Jonathan has received with sadness the news of the death of Nigeria’s ace football striker, Rashidi Yekini at the age of 49.
The President in a statement signed by Special adviser, Reuben Abati, described Yekini’s death as untimely and unfortunate and noted that Nigeria would forever remember his superlative performances especially at the African Cup of Nations in Tunisia in 1994 and the World Cup in the United States in 1994.
“It was a delight watching his fast-paced, goal-bound moves at international football competitions as he was feared by goal-keepers and defenders alike,” the President recalled, adding that Yekini also “epitomised patriotism, discipline, hard work, commitment and humility.”
President Jonathan while expressing regret over Yekini’s death urged his family, fans and Nigerians to continue to cherish the memories of the highpoints of Yekini’s career. He also commiserated with the Yekini family, the government and people of Kwara State and all football enthusiasts, and prayed God Almighty to grant the bereaved the fortitude to bear the painful loss and peace to the soul of one of Nigeria’s most prolific footballers.”
