@historylovers_001: This Famous celebration after scoring, crying while holding the goal’s net, became one of the iconic images of the tournament USA 94 and the 1998 FIFA World Cups. Scoring 37 goals for Nigeria in 62 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.. 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. He was also named the African Footballer of the Year in 1993.. He died in Ibadan on 4 May 2012 at the young 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.. May His soul continue to rest in peace 🕊️ ❤️ #Historylovers

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