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Rashidi Yekini became the first person to score a FIFA World Cup goal for Nigeria in 1994.
Rashidi Yekini became the first person to score a FIFA World Cup goal for Nigeria in 1994.

The memories of players who were once flamboyant and extravagant sometimes fall victim to time, with some forgetting their incredible achievements. One such star was Rashidi Yekini! 

The Nigerian was a striker who departed this world in 2012, some seven years after hanging up his boots. While he may be gone now, his legacy lives on and continues to inspire many who dream of scoring goals, winning trophies, travelling to play the beautiful game around the world while representing different teams, and representing their national teams on the biggest stages. 

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