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Late Super Eagles legend Rashidi Yekini leads four other Nigerian footballers who won the prestigious Golden Boot at the Africa Cup of Nations tournament since 1990, Goalballlivereports,.

During his active days, Yekini scored a total of 13 goals at the AFCON competition having appeared and emerged top scorer at the 1992 and 1994 tournaments with four and five goals respectively thereby wining the Golden Boot on both occasions.

At the 2002 edition of the competition in Mali, brilliant Nigerian star Julius Aghahowa notched in three goals alongside Cameroonian stats Patrick Mboma and Solomon Olembe. Trio won the Golden Boot at that AFCON edition, The Cable reports..

Rashidi Yekini in action at AFCON 1994 in Tunisia. Photo: Shaun Botterill

In 2004, midfield maestro Austin Okocha scored four goals alongside four others and the sensational midfielder was also presented with the tournament’s Golden Boot award.

Who are the AFCON Golden Boot winners from 1990 till date?

1990– Djamel Menad (Algeria) 4 goals.

1992– Rashidi Yekini (Nigeria) 4 goals.

1994– Rashidi Yekini (Nigeria) 5 goals.

1996– Kalusha Bwalya (Zambia) 5 goals.

1998– Hossam Hassan (Egypt) and Benni McCarthy (South Africa) 7 goals.

2000– Shaun Bartlett (South Africa) 5 goals.

2002– Patrick Mboma, Salomon Olembe (both Cameroon) and Julius Aghahowa (Nigeria) 3 goals.

2004– Patrick Mboma (Cameroon), Frederic Kanoute (Mali), Austin Okocha (Nigeria), Youssef Mokhtari (Morocco) and Francileudo dos Santos (Tunisia) 4 goals.

2006– Samuel Eto’o (Cameroon), Ahmed Hassan (Egypt) and Francileudo dos Santos (Tunisia) 4 goals.

2008– Samuel Eto’o (Cameroon) 5 goals.

2010– Mohamed Nagui (Egypt) 5 goals.

2012– Manucho (Angola), Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Gabon), Didier Drogba (Ivory Coast), Cheick Tidiane Diabate (Mali), Houcine Kharja (Morocco) Chris Katongo, Emmanuel Mayuka (both Zambia) 3 goals.

2013: Emmanuel Emenike (Nigeria), Mubarak Wakaso (Ghana), 4 goals.

2015: Ahmed Akaichi (Tunisia), Andre Ayew (Ghana), Dieumerci Mbokani (DR Congo), Javier Balboa (Equatorial Guinea), Thievy Biffouma (Congo) – 3 goals.

2017: Junior Kabananga (DR Congo) – 3 goals

2019: Odion Ighalo (Nigeria) – 5 goals

Former Super Eagles star speaks on Yekini’s legacy

Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that Former Super Eagles striker Peter Ijeh showered encomiums on late legend Rashidi Yekini who passed away on May 4, 2012.

Nine years after his passage, Yekini remains the country’s record goal scorer with 37 goals in 62 appearances.

And remembering the late legend after nine years, former striker Peter Ijeh stated that Yekini was a true patriot who inspired him with his calmness and meekness.

Source: Legit.ng

Jos, Plateau state - The Plateau state commissioner of police, Edward Egbuka, has said miscreants and hoodlums were responsible for the attacks along Rukuba Road in Jos North local government area which led to the deaths of 23 travellers.

According to The Guardian, the police boss stated that the hoodlums wanted to take advantage of the security situation in the state to cause trouble and loot.

Police have called on Plateau state residents to be law-abiding. Photo: Nigeria Police Force

He disclosed that the August 14 attack was not the first time such an incident will be happening in the state.

The commissioner made the disclosure at a briefing by the head of security agencies in the state.

Egbuka said.

The Punch reported that the police commissioner said 36 persons were rescued unhurt from the attack.

He noted that investigations are ongoing and arrests are being made.

The police boss assured residents of the state that the criminals and miscreants responsible for the attack would be made to face the wrath of the law.

Egbuka advised citizens to abide by the curfew imposed on troubled areas of the state.

Governor Yahaya Bello condemns Jos attacks

Meanwhile, Yahaya Bello, the governor of Kogi state, has expressed concerns over the fresh outbreak of violence in the Rukuba area of Jos, Plateau state.

The News Nigeria reported that Governor Bello who is the chairman of the security committee of the Northern Governors Forum assured the people of the government's effort to protect all citizens.

He described the attack as inhuman, barbaric, and unwarranted, saying the cause of such mindless attack must be investigated with perpetrators brought to book.

Source: Legit

Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke is notorious for playing a bad boy role in movies and he has paid his dues and earned well deserved respect.

In a recent interview with Ebuka on Rubbinminds, the tactoralked about the moment he realised he was made for the big screens and his journey as an actor.

Jim Iyke says he found acting easy Photo credit: @jim.iyke

On a lighter note, the movie star revealed how his colleagues,Ramsey Nouah and Emeka Ike took over all the girls as students in the university of Jos.

Made for the life

The actor disclosed that something has to capture one's heart first before finding higher reasoning and for him the superficial perspective of the industry held his attention.

He continued by saying that he doubled his doggedness with rebellion and the belief that he has to go out there and do something for himself.

Jim Iyke further disclosed that he stayed in Nollywood because he discovered something vital, which was the fact that he was gifted and born to be an actor.

He disclosed that a lot of things people found difficult such as memorizing a script came easily to him.

Talking about his childhood briefly, Iyke disclosed that he was always that child that explained movies for his folks at home.

He went on to say that he as driven by that ease and mystery coupled with the fact that he did better than people who went through formal training.

It was in that moment the actor knew he had found something to hold on to for life. He also said that he never wanted to be that guy that hinged his life on 'what if'.

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Following the expiration of his contract at Spanish club Barcelona, Argentine star Lionel Messi is now officially a free agent, Daily Star reports.

The Catalan giants are doing everything to renew their captain’s contract, but his future remains in doubt amid interests fromManchester City and Paris Saint-Germain.

At the moment, the six-time Ballon d’Or winner is free to join any club, as Barcelona are having technical issues over his contract renewal.

Lionel Messi's future at Barcelona remains in doubt. Photo: Pressinphoto

Having surpassed their wage cap, Barcelona will need some of their senior team players to reduce their earnings in order to accommodate Messi.

La Liga now have a salary cap for each club, which means Barcelona can't make Messi a big offer without reducing the pay of their other top earners.

Journalist Victor Navarro via Sport Witness reports that several key figures in the squad do not support the idea, with many operating on the belief of 'what is signed, is signed.'

Barcelona's situation is not helped by a reported total debt of $1million, according to Forbes magazine.

Messi at Copa America

Argentina cruised to this year’s Copa America semis in spectacular fashion following a convincing 3-0 win over Ecuador in the quarterfinal amid a Lionel Messi masterclass,GiveMeSport reports.

The 34-year-old who recently went out of contract with Barcelona was involved in all three goals for his side making breathtaking performances.

Messi’s free kick goal capped his performance in the night which attracted praises from his teammates.

He earlier assisted the two goals, with one of them coming when he provided the no-look pass in a man of the match effort.

Rodrigo De Paul and Lautaro Martinez earlier scored in the 40th and 84th minute respectively with Messi providing the goals.

Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that English Premier League clubs Arsenal and Chelsea are on the trail of free agent Sergio Ramos who has seen off his contract with Spanish sideReal Madrid, Mirror reports.

It was gathered that despite Paris Saint-Germain closing in on a deal for the 35-year-old, Arsenal and Chelsea are making underground moves to land the defender.

Following the player’s departure at the Santiago Bernabeu, both English teams are monitoring his situation and want his signature.

Source: Legit

Patrick Vieira is the new manager of Premier League club Crystal Palace after legendary boss Roy Hodgson who left his position at the end of last season, Mirror.

The 45-year-old who spent the better of his career with Arsenal, signed a three-year deal with the west London side.

The 1998 World Cup winner with France started his managerial spell with MLS club New York City FC and last coached Ligue 1 side Nice.

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Speaking to the club's official website he said:

Patrick Vieira has replaced legendary manager Roy Hodgson as Crystal Palace new boss. Photo by Nice FC

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that Paul Pogba has been at the center of criticisms after France crashed out of Euro 2020 in the round of 16 following their loss to Switzerland,Sport Bible.

The French side had a bad game until Hugo Lloris saved a penalty and they got into gear to score two goals in four minutes.

Pogba then scored the goal of the match as Les Bleus were up by 3-1 but looked ordinary in the last 15 minutes of the games as the Swiss side came back.

Source: Legit.ng