Age, Biography and Wiki
Rashidi Yekini was born on 23 October, 1963 in Kaduna, Nigeria, is a Nigerian footballer. Discover Rashidi Yekini's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 49 years old?
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| Occupation |
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| Age |
49 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
23 October 1963 |
| Birthday |
23 October |
| Birthplace |
Kaduna, Nigeria |
| Date of death |
May 4, 2012, |
| Died Place |
Ibadan, Nigeria |
| Nationality |
Nigeria |
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Rashidi Yekini Height, Weight & Measurements
At 49 years old, Rashidi Yekini height
is 1.91m and Weight 80 kg.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.91m |
| Weight |
80 kg |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Rashidi Yekini's Wife?
His wife is Kemi Yekini (m. 1994–1994), Adeola Yekini
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Kemi Yekini (m. 1994–1994), Adeola Yekini |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Yemisi Yekini, Omoyemi Yekini, Musidat Damilola Yekini |
Rashidi Yekini Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Rashidi Yekini worth at the age of 49 years old? Rashidi Yekini’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from Nigeria. We have estimated
Rashidi Yekini's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Player |
Rashidi Yekini Social Network
Timeline
Yekini was reported to be ill for an extended period of time. In 2011, news media in Nigeria begun issuing reports of his failing health, and he was said to suffer from bipolar disorder, depression and some other undisclosed psychiatric condition. He died in Ibadan on 4 May 2012 at the age of 48, the news being confirmed by former national teammates Mutiu Adepoju and Ike Shorunmu; he was buried at his residence in Ira, Kwara State. He was survived by his aged mother, brother, wives and children, among others.
In April 2005, 41-year-old Yekini made a short comeback, moving alongside former national teammate Mobi Oparaku to Gateway United FC.
In the summer of 1994, Yekini was bought by Olympiacos FC, but did not get along with teammates and left soon after. His career never really got back on track, not even upon a return to Setúbal which happened after another unassuming spell, in La Liga with Sporting de Gijón; he successively played with FC Zürich, Club Athlétique Bizertin and Al-Shabab Riyadh, before rejoining Africa Sports. In 2003, aged 39, he returned to the Nigerian championship with Julius Berger FC.
Scoring 37 goals for Nigeria in 58 appearances, Yekini is the national record goalscorer. He was part of the team that participated in the 1994 (where he netted Nigeria's first-ever goal in a World Cup, in a 3–0 win against Bulgaria, his celebration after scoring, crying while holding the goal's net, became one of the iconic images of the tournament) and the 1994 FIFA World Cups.
Additionally, Yekini helped the Super Eagles win the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia where he also topped the goal charts and was named best player of the competition. He also participated at Olympic level in Seoul 1988.
Yekini scored 37 goals as a Nigerian international, and represented the nation in five major tournaments, including two World Cups where he scored the country's first-ever goal in the competition. He was also named the African Footballer of the Year in 1993.
Yekini was born in Kaduna, of Yoruba origin. After starting his professional career in the Nigerian league, he moved to Côte d'Ivoire to play for Africa Sports National, and from there he went to Portugal and Vitória de Setúbal where he experienced his most memorable years, eventually becoming the Primeira Liga's top scorer in the 1993–94 season after scoring 21 goals; the previous campaign he had netted a career-best 34 in 32 games to help the Sadinos promote from the second division, and those performances earned him the title of African Footballer of the Year once, the first ever for the nation.
Rashidi Yekini (23 October 1963 – 4 May 2012) was a Nigerian footballer who played as a striker.
