Yekini’s Death Untimely, Unfortunate – Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan has described the death of Nigeria’s ace football striker, Rashidi Yekini as “untimely and unfortunate”,

A statement issued at the weekend by Dr. Reuben Abati, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, said Jonathan received the news of Yekini’s death with sadness.

Jonathan said Nigeria would forever remember Yekini’s superlative performances especially at the African Cup of Nations in Tunisia in 1994 and the World Cup in the U.S. also in 1994.

“It was a delight watching his fast-paced, goal-bound moves at international football competitions as he was feared by goal-keepers and defenders alike. “

He said the late footballer epitomised “patriotism, discipline, hard work, commitment and humility”.