NFF to name Under-17
tournament after Rashidi Yekini-
The Nigerian Football Federation
(NFF) has revealed that the
Under-17 football tournament
would be named in honour of the
Late Legendary Eagles‘ striker,
Rasheed Yekini.
Yekini died on May 4 and was
buried the following day. Aged 49
years, he left behind three wives
and three daughters.
NFF president, Alhaji Aminu
Maigari made this known on
Saturday while speaking during
Yekini’s fidau prayer at Ira, Oyun
Local Government Area of Kwara
State.
Maigari also donated N500,000 to
the immediate family of the
Rashidi Yekini.
He also said NFF would organise
an international football match in
Kwara State, adding that proceeds
from such a competition would
go for the upkeep of Yekini’s
family.