Rashidi Yekini: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Rashidi Yekini: profile

Rashidi Yekini (born 23 October 1963 in Kaduna, Nigeria) was a Nigerian footballer who played as a forward. He died on 4 May 2012.

Yekini made the step into senior football with Shooting Stars SC in 1982. He played for 11 clubs in 8 countries since 1982. The busiest spell of his career was at Vitória F.C. (1990–1994): 114 appearances and 90 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 365 appearances and 220 goals.

At international level, Yekini represented Nigeria (1984–1998), earning 58 caps and scoring 37 goals. Our match database lists 21 of his international goals; the first came against Kenya on 6 April 1985 (World Cup Qualification).

Kaduna has produced 76 footballers in our database, including Vincent Enyeama, Celestine Babayaro and Sadiq Umar.

Key facts

Senior international debut: 1984 (aged about 21)
First international goal: 1985 – aged 21 (match)
Countries played in: 8: Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Portugal, Greece, Spain, Switzerland, Tunisia and Saudi Arabia
Club goals per game: 0.60 (220 in 365)
Height: 190 cm — taller than 90% of Nigerian internationals on record
Latest move: Gateway United F.C. (2005)
Shares a birthday with: Relebohile Mofokeng, Jacques Maghoma and Mohamed Latif (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
1982–1984	Shooting Stars SC	Nigeria Premier Football League	53	45
1984–1987	Abiola Babes	Nigeria Premier Football League	–	–
1987–1990	Africa Sports d'Abidjan	Ligue 1	–	–
1990–1994	Vitória F.C.	Campeonato de Portugal	114	90
1994–1995	Olympiacos F.C.	Super League Greece	4	2
1995–1996	Sporting de Gijón	LaLiga 2	14	3
1997	Vitória F.C.	Campeonato de Portugal	14	3
1997–1998	FC Zürich	Swiss Super League	28	14
1998–1999	CA Bizertine	Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1	28	14
1999	Al-Shabab Football Club	Saudi Pro League	28	14
1999–2002	Africa Sports d'Abidjan	Ligue 1	28	14
2002–2003	Bridge F.C.	Nigeria Premier Football League	28	14
2005	Gateway United F.C.	Nigeria National League	26	7
—	CA Bizertine	Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1	–	–
	Total		365	220

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
1984–1998	Nigeria	Senior	58	37

International goals (21)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	6 Apr 1985	Kenya 0–3 Nigeria	47	World Cup Qualification
2	20 Apr 1985	Nigeria 3–1 Kenya	20	World Cup Qualification
3	14 Mar 1988	Kenya 0–3 Nigeria	6	Africa Cup of Nations
4	5 Mar 1990	Nigeria 1–0 Egypt	8	Africa Cup of Nations
5	8 Mar 1990	Nigeria 1–0 Ivory Coast	3	Africa Cup of Nations
6	12 Mar 1990	Nigeria 2–0 Zambia	77	Africa Cup of Nations
7	14 Jan 1992	Nigeria 2–1 Kenya	7	Africa Cup of Nations
8	14 Jan 1992	Nigeria 2–1 Kenya	15	Africa Cup of Nations
9	19 Jan 1992	Nigeria 1–0 DR Congo	22	Africa Cup of Nations
10	25 Jan 1992	Cameroon 1–2 Nigeria	88	Africa Cup of Nations
11	2 May 1993	Ivory Coast 2–1 Nigeria	5	World Cup Qualification
12	3 Jul 1993	Nigeria 4–1 Algeria	26	World Cup Qualification
13	3 Jul 1993	Nigeria 4–1 Algeria	32	World Cup Qualification
14	25 Sep 1993	Nigeria 4–1 Ivory Coast	57	World Cup Qualification
15	25 Sep 1993	Nigeria 4–1 Ivory Coast	79	World Cup Qualification
16	26 Mar 1994	Nigeria 3–0 Gabon	18	Africa Cup of Nations
17	26 Mar 1994	Nigeria 3–0 Gabon	88	Africa Cup of Nations
18	2 Apr 1994	DR Congo 0–2 Nigeria	51	Africa Cup of Nations
19	2 Apr 1994	DR Congo 0–2 Nigeria	71 (pen)	Africa Cup of Nations
20	6 Apr 1994	Nigeria 2–2 Ivory Coast	40	Africa Cup of Nations
21	21 Jun 1994	Nigeria 3–0 Bulgaria	21	FIFA World Cup

*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.

Frequently asked questions

Where was Rashidi Yekini born?

Rashidi Yekini was born in Kaduna, Nigeria.

Which national team does Rashidi Yekini play for?

Rashidi Yekini played international football for Nigeria. He has 58 caps and 37 goals on record.

Which clubs has Rashidi Yekini played for?

Rashidi Yekini's recorded clubs are Shooting Stars SC, Abiola Babes, Africa Sports d'Abidjan, Vitória F.C., Olympiacos F.C., Sporting de Gijón, FC Zürich, CA Bizertine, Al-Shabab Football Club, Bridge F.C. and Gateway United F.C..

How tall is Rashidi Yekini?

Rashidi Yekini is 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) tall.

What position does Rashidi Yekini play?

Rashidi Yekini played as a forward.