IMG_71313819899127

SRSport.com gathered from a source in Kwara State who revealed that life has been pretty difficult for the Yekini’s family since the death of the former African football king.

It was also gathered that Alhaja Sidikat cried out for help few months ago, after revealing that ‘life has been difficult for her’ since the passing of her son.

“My son has served this country, and I want the government and other people to come to our aid because It would not be good for me to die in this situation,” she pleaded.

Yekini scored 37 goals in 58 appearances for the Super Eagles and died in May 2012 at the age of 48. He remains the highest goal scorer for the Super Eagles with 37 goals and represented Nigeria in five major tournaments, including two FIFA World Cup competitions in USA ‘94 and France ‘98 respectively.

– SR

219 thoughts on “Late Legendary Nigerian Footballer Rashidi Yekini’s Mother Now Sells Bread For Survival”

  1. Tostee Billy

    Stupid and useless country that doesn’t that doesn’t take care of their past heroes. Can u imagine.

  2. Ichie Soji Obi

    Clearly regionalism is naija cure but they say you can delay but never deny a destiny.

  3. Not a surprise, this is Africa everyone for himself God for all, what do you expect from greedy men who don’t give a sh*t to legends but their own selfish wicked lives. Its a pity though.

  4. Okeffe Greene

    I’m sure Aniakar whether it’s a little amount or more he should have invested in something to leave for his mum,playing football it’s not only a game but a job which some ppl take with passion,its not good to judge but would like to know the answer to my question till then the answer to that question is still open

  5. Enyinwa Okechukwu Enyinwa

    Aniakor..10,000 pounds or dollars per week was a big money back then, even now..

  6. NFF NFA and Nigeria’s footballers association if there’s any should please come to her rescue. Okocha, Kanu, Stephen Coach Keshi should please help the woman

  7. Olatunde Wahab Olayiwola

    Lol funny so other footballers back then re so poor now right ! He was a big name during his time and he made so much in Portugal! Dafuk we talking about !

  8. Olatunde Wahab Olayiwola

    Nigeria has got nothing do do with this !He made so much in Portugal during his time! Just been greedy ! Mama God will see u throu !U0001f64fU0001f3ffU0001f64fU0001f3ffU0001f64fU0001f3ff

  9. Okeffe Greene

    Ikenna ik questions are made to be ask because that’s how ppl learn no question is stupid,its your way of thinking and not understanding what is written why it’s stupid to you

  10. Evec Quality

    I hope so, but mind you most Nigerians hate charity, because of their greed.

  11. Isaac Izi Osamudiamen

    I think this is simply Rashidi’s fault.He played for super eagles and also played in Europe so U can’t tell me that he didn’t have enough money to make some good investment so that his family will not go broke.we can’t blame Goverment for everything.

  12. Welbeck Aboma Hormeku

    @Ikena, the way u reason is the exact reason why Africa Wil never develop. Was Yekini not paid as a professional footballer according to how players were paid at the time? Come to Ghana and see what players of his age group invested their so called little money in. U guys should stop relying on others for your future. If u claim he was not paid what he was due, what would our grandparents who served in the national armies for almost free of charge say

  13. London Bouyant

    So sad..even when rasheed was alive,no goverment remember to help him,he ended up like ordinary man on the street.,pa Michael Taiwo Akinwunmi who design Nigeria National flag is living in poor condition till now and no one has ever remember him!what a country.

  14. Diana Kasa Gwatiyap

    U people are calling on goverment to interven, how many old people in Nigeria will they interven for , whatmake her different from others, thank God she is healthy, what of those that are old and sick, and I belive she have other children.

  15. Obinna Christian Charles

    yes but what of the country he served, forget about individual Halp let talk about Nigeria government,

  16. Tobi Ogunyemi

    Even if he didn’t invest on anything, can’t d country help her? C’on d woman is old. Nigeria is so poor abt helping themselves! Wat dey think of is to knw hw to embezzle money.

  17. Rubbish talk he died in his estate in Ibadan, family members took control of the property

  18. Victor Chinedu

    Felix Amity: There is nothing wrong in posting it on Facebook. It will create awareness and make those who want to help to help the poor woman. You need to have your brains reset. Why are those with Kidney, Heart and Cancer patients going on social media is it not to solicit for funds? You really do nott know the power of social media. Some people are even liken the nonsense you posted.

  19. Damilare Adedoyin

    And our political lords are there looking at the post dejectedly without looking ways to re-enforce her financially. Her son served this country passionately before the cold ice descended on him yet they didn’t look ways to help her or but they knew ways to siphon the money. The vacuum left behind is now glaring than ever. The dead are not sleeping and their cries might be the problems which now web Nigeria. Retrace your steps so that your end will be an honour not only to you or your family, but for the nation in general.

  20. Hw does it concern us,man who refused to plan himself say na which de worry am

  21. Prince Rex Obijiofor

    That’s y is always important to invest well wen you have the money and opportunity

  22. Victor Ballack

    U don’t have to wait for your nation to help you, why can’t will think how will can help our nation out, for the woman is only God almighty that can send helper to her, is you are looking for help u people do stay there for longtime to everything there is a season I pray that God will restore back there glory in Jesus name amen

  23. Am sure you now knew the condition of d poor woman, if you fail to contribute or help her condition, thunder will fire you, idiot

  24. Olaore Oluwajuwon Dare

    lesson, wen GOD blesses u dnt eat with ur ten fingers so you ‘ll ave smetin to rely on wen sunset. nigeria dnt rememba heroes

  25. Ayodele Stephen Agunbiade

    She is different bcs, she gave birth to a man that served his country even unto death, Rashidi Yekini his a legend, he made Nigeria proud he was d 1st Nigeria to scored in World cup. He as done dis county proud many time.

  26. Adedayo Sunday

    I guess he engaged himself in some deal dat ran him down. He got mentally retarded before he eventually died. I feels so sorry for him.

  27. Chamakh Jideofor Okeke

    Ayodele Stephen Agunbiade sharaap we r all serving d country in one way or d oda…. U will first ask urself wat happened to his money, cos I know made from playing football… So if d mother is now bread seller she’s not different from any other Nigerian who struggling to survive.

  28. Adedayo Sunday

    You ll know What happened to him wasn’t ordinary if you had followed his life story

  29. Ife Olaoluwa

    Why would government help Rasheed Yekini when he was alive? He got paid for every single contract he signed. He earned enough money to look after himself and his family. If you ask me I will say government should help the less privileged not people that make millions….

  30. Koz Hemekah Catalan

    Everyfn u relate or channel 2 d Govt,,,gossip mill nigeria u knew abt dis,,plz wat av u done abt it,,,or u nor sabi help ni,,abeg wu u EPP..no b by ur newz ooo,

  31. Koz Hemekah Catalan

    Everyfn u relate or channel 2 d Govt,,,gossip mill nigeria u knew abt dis,,plz wat av u done abt it,,,or u nor sabi help ni,,abeg wu u EPP..no b by ur newz ooo,

  32. London Bouyant

    How can you prove he got paid for all With the corrupt system of football management we had in Nigeria? Our heroes deserves continual compensation even after their resignation.. Their records can’t be abolished in the nation history

  33. London Bouyant

    How can you prove he got paid for all With the corrupt system of football management we had in Nigeria? Our heroes deserves continual compensation even after their resignation.. Their records can’t be abolished in the nation history

  34. Princewill Shola Adegboye

    U are right. ……make hays when the sun is shining.#investwisely

  35. Princewill Shola Adegboye

    U are right. ……make hays when the sun is shining.#investwisely

  36. Israel Balogun

    If this is true,his mother need help not only from the government but from every individual that truly cares and have the heart of gold.

  37. Goldam Iswee

    heros neglegency ,killing young sports /talents enthusias .that is africa for us.

  38. Damn yekini’s fellow footballers can’t they supply the woman? At least to show love

  39. How sure u re dat he was paid true out is contract, remember we all live in nigeria n am sure u also know aw dae run der stupid NFF

  40. Nana Boakye Kufuor

    What is wrong with we Africans, we like to use, misuse, and abuse our icons. This is a man who brought glory to his fatherland,, not only on the continent but globally, and to hear his mother has to sell bread for survival in indeed a disgrace to the giant of Africa. Please do something for this woman, Nigeria, do not disgrace your self, after all her son duels paid his dues to his father land.

  41. Omo Kolawole AbdulHafeez

    To all never blame anybody, and never jump to conclusion, there’s no FACT in this life, what u do dt walk out good for U, might just turn around for others. Rasheed yekini didn’t dead broke, and to some extend he’s not selfish just dt he’s not a Social person like other footballer. Mama selling bread doesn’t mean she’s not living fine. Most of Old mum of her age doesn’t like to b idle.

  42. Maybe he didn’t marry woman that can help him plan his life you no we have different kinds of women my husband is famous I want to belong or he left! B4 and marry now you know what I mean maybe after he became famous he watin pas am mama God is on your side am sure you told him truth and that you are not mama milk and bounvita to crown it all it is well may the lord put our love in our children heart may we not berry any of our children in Jesus name Amen too bad

  43. Johnbosco Ekenedilichukwu Obimdi

    But rashidi yekini left alot houses that an agent sold or managing for his daughters,so why can’t the kids help their grand mum out? Government here government there,must government do everything?

  44. Blessing Makasi

    So what’s sad if she can do something for herself to survive I see no wrong on doing that she is not beging well done mother

Comments are closed.

Scroll to Top