Rashidi Yekini

Rashidi Yekini

athlete Nigeria

Rashidi Yekini was a renowned Nigerian footballer and the country’s all-time leading goal scorer with 37 goals for the national team, a record that Victor Osimhen is now chasing after recently surpassing Odegbami’s mark.

Born on Oct 23, 1963 (61 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
96,450
Power
210$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Nigeria 1 7.00 0.04% +10% 206,139,589 96,450 $448,000 210$
Totals 1 206,139,589 96,450 $448,000 210$
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Recent Mentions

Nigeria Nigeria: Yekini scored 37 goals, holding the all-time Super Eagles goal-scoring record. 7

The Punch: Ikpeba backs Osimhen to break Yekini’s record

Nigeria Nigeria: Rashidi Yekini is noted as Nigeria’s all-time leading scorer, behind whom Victor Osimhen now ranks. 5

The Punch: Osimhen record-setting brace revives Eagles W’Cup hopes

Nigeria Nigeria: Osimhen is now chasing the late Rashidi Yekini’s record of 37 goals. 6

The Punch: Osimhen surpasses Odegbami’s Eagles’ goal record