Yekini, born on 23 October 1963 led Nigeria’s national team, the Super Eagles, to qualify for the 1994 World Cup. Google said, “Not only did he score the first goal of the game, but also the first World Cup goal for Nigeria.
Overcome with excitement and pride, he ran into the net and clutched it with both arms while cheering and crying tears of joy.
”Many consider it one of the most iconic goal celebrations in football history and it served as inspiration for today’s Doodle artwork.”
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