Rashidi Yekini

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Records

Rashidi Yekini's achievements stand as a testament to his exceptional talent and dedication to the sport. Being named African Footballer of the Year in 1993 marked a historic moment for Nigerian football, recognizing his dominance on the continent. His record of 37 international goals for the Super Eagles remains a benchmark that few have matched, underscoring his unparalleled efficiency as a striker. The fact that he scored the first-ever goal by an African player in World Cup history cements his place in global football lore. His contributions extend beyond statistics, inspiring a generation of African players to dream bigger and aim higher.

AwardsRashidi Yekini's trophy cabinet reflects his status as a legend. He was named African Footballer of the Year in 1993, the highest individual honor in African football awarded by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). He also won the Nigerian Premier League title with Stationery Stores and the Saudi Crown Prince Cup during his time playing in Saudi Arabia. His primary distinction lies in his statistical records, holding the record for the most goals scored for the Nigerian national team with 37 goals and ranking third on the all-time AFCON scoring list.

Rankings & Lists

Best AFCON Players Ever

Sports247.ng·2026

Nigeria All-Time Scorers

CAF·2026

AFCON All-Time Scorers

CAF·2026

Records & Feats

Most International Goals for Nigeria

International Record·1998

Holds the record for the most goals scored for the Nigerian national team with 37 goals.

First African Player to Score in World Cup

World Cup Record·1994

Scored Nigeria's first-ever World Cup goal against Bulgaria in 1994, a historic milestone for African football.

Third Highest AFCON Scorer

Tournament Record·1998

Ranked third on the all-time Africa Cup of Nations scoring list with 13 goals.