Rashidi Yekini RIP: The only man whose world cup celebration could rival Tardelli's

[Brighton Breezy]

Anyone who watched USA 94 will remember him. He was the Nigerian who ran into the goal and put his hands through the net.

He has died after, according to reports, struggling with depression.

Could not see any mention of it on here so sorry if it has already been discussed.

For anyone who is interested, did a little blog on him:

http://www.sweatshoptachinardi.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/rashidi-yekini-man-whose-smile-lit-up.html

 

[The Large One]

Nigeria were great to watch in that tournament.

Bad one about Yekini.

 

[Stoichkov]

Yeah, that's a real shame - one of the players of USA '94

In many ways, I enjoyed that world cup more than others because England weren't involved

And of course - Stoichkov was at his PEAK!

 

[Brighton Breezy]

In many ways, I enjoyed that world cup more than others because England weren't involved

Amen to that. I ruddy LOVED it.

 

[Igor Gurinovich?]

RIP.. a good player and a lasting World Cup memory.

 

[W.C.]

In many ways, I enjoyed that world cup more than others because England weren't involved

Definitely. Remember that as a great summer. Watch the early game, go to the pub, come back for the midnight-ish game. Out on Hove lawns playing football in the day and Super Nintendo 'Striker' at night. Shame the final was so shit.

 

[Lord Bracknell]

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