Adieu To great super star, never recognized by his country - hope he gets better recognition in heaven.

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Posted: at 5-05-2012 09:05 PM (11 years ago) | Addicted Hero

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Ilorin  – It was wailing, dirge and eulogy as the remains of 1993 Africa Footballer of the Year, Rasheed Yekini, were buried in his home town Ira, Oyun Local Government Area of Kwara State.

The ex-international, 48, who died on Friday was buried according to Muslim rites at 4 p.m.

The Chief Imam of Ira, Alhaji Shehu Tijani, who led the prayer before the burial, noted that death is the end of everyone.

The burial was witnessed by a large crowd of soccer fans from across the country.

Yekini, who died in a private hospital in Ibadan at about 10 p.m. on Friday, was brought to Ira at about 2 p.m. on Saturday for burial.

Present at the burial was the Kwara State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Prince Tunji Moronfoye, who pledged that government would do something to assist the deceased’s family.

Others were representatives of Osun State Governor, Mr Rauf Aregbesola, Commissioner for Sports, Mr Stephen Kola Balogun who said the news of his death was received with shock.

The Osun State Government  donated N1 million as endowment fund for the soccer legend to cater for the family and children.

Others at the burial included Ike Shorunmu, Taiwo Ogunjobi, Mutiu Adepoju, Stephen Olarinoye representing the National Sports Commission and Otunba Dele Ajayi, the Chairman of Ondo State Football Association.

The Commissioner for Sports, Oyo state, Mr Dapo Lam Adeshina who represented Gov. Abiola Ajumobi said Yekini’s death was a great loss.

According to him, the country has not rewarded him for his contribution to national soccer development because he scored the first Nigeria world cup goal in 1994 in the U.S.

In his reaction the Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, said he received the news of the death of the soccer icon with great shock and disbelief.

Ahmed noted that the deceased would be missed at a time when his experience was needed to move Nigerian football to the next level.

“On behalf of myself, my family and the good people of Kwara I condole with the family and the sporting world on his demise”, Ahmed added.

The traditional ruler of Ira, Alhaji Abdullahi Oyetoro urged the government to always come to the assistance of the sports heroes to encourage the young ones.

The mother of the deceased, Alhaja Sikirat Yekini, thanked his friends and government for their assistance.

She said her son had been sick and withdrew to himself about five years ago, adding that they spent all they had to take care of him before his death. (NAN)

Posted: at 5-05-2012 09:14 PM (11 years ago) | Upcoming

SMH... RIP

Posted: at 5-05-2012 09:18 PM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac

ADIEU! ! ! YE-KING..WE LOVE YOU BUT GOD LOVES YOU MOST...

Posted: at 5-05-2012 09:45 PM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Rashidi may your soul rest in perfect peace.Amen.

Posted: at 5-05-2012 10:34 PM (11 years ago) | Newbie

Rashidi,may your soul rest in perfect peace.Amen.

Posted: at 5-05-2012 10:41 PM (11 years ago) | Newbie

RIP

Posted: at 5-05-2012 10:44 PM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac

R.I.P
 

Posted: at 5-05-2012 10:47 PM (11 years ago) | Upcoming

RIP

Posted: at 5-05-2012 10:49 PM (11 years ago) | Addicted Hero

[According to him, the country has not rewarded him for his contribution to national soccer development because he scored the first Nigeria world cup goal in 1994 in the U.S.The mother of the deceased, She said her son had been sick and withdrew to himself about five years ago, adding that they spent all they had to take care of him before his death. (NAN)]

According to him, the country has not rewarded him for his contribution to national soccer development because he scored the first Nigeria world cup goal in 1994 in the U.S.

The mother of the deceased, She said her son had been sick and withdrew to himself about five years ago, adding that they spent all they had to take care of him before his death. (NAN)

Since 1994-2012 na 18yrs and  Nigeria as a whole never reward am for his effort in the National Team. Him sick for 5 yrs Nigeria no remember him,Nigeria no reward am for his work till im come die in penury!!!

Na im don die Osun State Government  donated N1 million.Why now??

Africa, Nigeria which way?

D truth be say dis guy go dey vex 4 our country where im dey now!!!

Posted: at 6-05-2012 12:16 AM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac

[According to him, the country has not rewarded him for his contribution to national soccer development because he scored the first Nigeria world cup goal in 1994 in the U.S.The mother of the deceased, She said her son had been sick and withdrew to himself about five years ago, adding that they spent all they had to take care of him before his death. (NAN)]

According to him, the country has not rewarded him for his contribution to national soccer development because he scored the first Nigeria world cup goal in 1994 in the U.S.

The mother of the deceased, She said her son had been sick and withdrew to himself about five years ago, adding that they spent all they had to take care of him before his death. (NAN)

Since 1994-2012 na 18yrs and  Nigeria as a whole never reward am for his effort in the National Team. Him sick for 5 yrs Nigeria no remember him,Nigeria no reward am for his work till im come die in penury!!!

Na im don die Osun State Government  donated N1 million.Why now??

Africa, Nigeria which way?

D truth be say dis guy go dey vex 4 our country where im dey now!!!

True talk bro

Posted: at 6-05-2012 12:28 AM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac

[Bro! don't worry God will see you through there in heaven Ok We wish you a Rest In Peace...Amen]

^{Bro! don't worry God will see you through there in heaven Ok
            We wish you a Rest In Peace...Amen}

Posted: at 6-05-2012 01:16 AM (11 years ago) | Upcoming

Wit tears in my eyes, i bid u farewell forever. U were an icon but nigerian govt does nt kn or recognise such thg. May ur soul rest in peace.

Posted: at 6-05-2012 04:25 AM (11 years ago) | Addicted Hero

What a loss

Posted: at 6-05-2012 05:51 AM (11 years ago) | Hero

Brother may your soul rest in peace. We al mis u.

Posted: at 6-05-2012 06:55 AM (11 years ago) | Newbie

RIP...................... Rashidi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is a temporary world.

Posted: at 6-05-2012 07:03 AM (11 years ago) | Upcoming

@FinlandGuy,well said..,,,,Not only rasheed! Sum pple do it too, dey only show concern wen d person s dead. dey start contribution of money, buy cows, bags of rice,renovation of houses, displayin of nairas at d burial etc. Y not give dat person just d 5000 naira he/she requsted 4 2 treat him or herseff in oder 2 stay heathly nd b alife? Instead of wasting dos millions 4 publicity sake,RUBISH!!! RIP GUY.

Posted: at 6-05-2012 07:12 AM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac

R.I.P great legend.

Posted: at 6-05-2012 07:12 AM (11 years ago) | Newbie

Where are the Nigeria Government when he is roting in the street with bar-foot, i rest my case

Posted: at 6-05-2012 07:30 AM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac

A country were villain and looters are highly rewarded,but those who brought fame and put the map of NIGERIA to be seen, by their act of heroism are completely forgoten.until a REVOLUTION BREAKS OUT WERE ALL THESE LOOTING CABALS ARE  DESTROYED NOTHING GOOD,I REPEAT NOTHING GOOD WILL EVER COME OUT OF NAIJA.CAN NIGERIA EXPLAIN TO THE WORLD WHY RASHIDI YE-KING WILL DIE ANONYMOUS RIGHT INSIDE HIS OWN COUNTRY?.WOE BETIDE THOSE IN POWER WHOSE ONLY IMPUT TO NAIJA IS RUINS,WOE BETIDE THEM FOREVER.LET ME STOP HERE BCOS MY ANGER IS BOILING.

Posted: at 6-05-2012 07:40 AM (11 years ago) | Newbie

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