Former Real Madrid player, Mutiu Adepoju has come out to hail the late Green Eagles legend, Rasheed Yekini on his 8th-year remembrance.
Mutiu recently jumped on social media to write that Yekini’s greatness is so huge that we still reminisce over his exploits in the beautiful game several years later.
According to him, Rashidi Yekini was always the player to make magic happen anytime the team felt confused or defeated during games.
He added that he will never forget the legend and he is sure that Nigerians will always remember him too.
His words, “In loving memory of Rasheed Yekini. Today is the remembrance of this great man. His greatness is so huge that we still reminisce over his exploits in the beautiful game. #RasheedYekiniLivesOn
“Dear mate, I feel honoured playing with you in Nigeria colours and that was a big achievement on its own. You gave your 100% always #RasheedYekiniLivesOn
Whenever we seem down and defeated, you always conjure your magic wand and get us out of trouble with your goals. #RasheedYekiniLivesOn
It was never a dull moment with you in camp as everyone’s ribs would be cracked at your jokes. You were never a contentious person and you saw everyone as your brother not minding their backgrounds. #RasheedYekiniLivesOn
I will never forget you, Nigerians will never forget you. Always in our hearts. Rest in peace king Rasheed Yekini. You were created to score goals and your class remains unmatched! #RasheedYekiniLivesOn
“Today is the remembrance of this great man. His greatness is so huge that we still reminisce over his exploits in the beautiful game.,”
“Dear mate, I feel honoured playing with you in Nigeria colours and that was a big achievement on its own. You gave your 100% always
“Whenever we seem down and defeated, you always conjure your magic wand and get us out of trouble with your goals.
“It was never a dull moment with you in camp as everyone’s ribs would be cracked at your jokes. You were never a contentious person and you saw everyone as your brother not minding their backgrounds.
“I will never forget you, Nigerians will never forget you. Always in our hearts. Rest in peace king Rasheed Yekini. You were created to score goals and your class remains unmatched!”
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