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Osimhen Hails Yekini as Nigerias Greatest Striker Ever in Tributes

Osimhen Hails Yekini as Nigerias Greatest Striker Ever in Tributes

Victor Osimhen has praised late Nigerian football legend Rashidi Yekini as the country's greatest striker ever. Osimhen believes Yekini's achievements and impact on Nigerian football surpass those of other notable strikers, including himself.

Victor Osimhen has paid tribute to late Super Eagles legend Rashidi Yekini, calling him Nigeria's greatest striker ever. In his praise, Osimhen is on course to break Yekini's goalscoring record at Galatasaray. The Super Eagles striker highlighted the achievements of the Nigerian football great who won one cap for the national team and scored a total of 14 international goals.

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