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Rashidi Yekini The Legend


He got past the defender
Was chased by the keeper to the corner
There was no stopping that striker
He took a well placed shot from there
Goal by Yekini the striker
A goal king and proven performer

Penalty kick to Nigeria
To take it was the big strong striker
Pointing to the top corner
There, he placed it again and again
From the spot, Yekini was a master
37 goals for Nigeria

World Cup America, we cannot forget
Yekini scored and clutched the net
Our world cup’s first and probably his last
That goal will in our memory last
There are not many to match his feat
Years after his feat his feat non can beat

Strikers come and go as legends do
Yekini is a legend true and true
A philanthropist and maybe a recluse
Rashidi Yekini in decline we abuse
Into a sad shell he reclined
To meet with fate common with mankind

Yekini was a star of two World Cups for Nigeria. He never failed to perform. Yes, there were missed sitters  but it changes nothing. In his death, we remember him, but shouldn't we have done more? He might have earned good pay in his hay day yet he died broke. The NFF has a duty to see to it that our veteran players get taken care off in old age. They should not suffer after giving much to fatherland. 

We have not had another striker in the mold of Yekini. He scored a record 37 goals from only 58 games. His closest contender has scored 23 from more games and is already considered past his prime. Footballing traditions hold that, countries should produce similar players over and over again. Nigeria though is yet to produce another striker to fill the boot of this legend. A task before our new foreign technical director and national teams scouts. 

Adieu Rashidi Yekini! Good Bye Rashidi! We pray the good Lord, that your soul rest in peace. 


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