Tag: Rashidi Yekini
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2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Osimhen closes in on Yekini’s record
Victor Osimhen had not played any part in the Super Eagles World Cup campaign previously, the lethal striker rose stoutly to the occasion and boldly revamped Nigeria’s campaign for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals as he closes in on Rashidi Yekini’s goalscoring feat, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Eagles’ 2-0 win over…
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Osimhen hails Yekini as Nigeria’s greatest striker
Nigeria forward, Victor Osimhen has paid tribute to Rashidi Yekini, describing the late legend as the country’s greatest-ever striker, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osimhen’s goal in Thursday’s 1-1 draw with Benin Republic in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier took his tally to 23, level with Segun Odegbami in second place on Nigeria’s all-time scoring list.…