Rashid Yekini Runs Mad: Legendary Footballer Rashidi Yekini Now Roams The Streets Of Ibadan Barefooted

Talk about a “U-Turn”, 47 years old legendary footballer Rashidi Yekini now roams the streets of Ibadan barefooted, a development that has shocked both his fans, foes and friends. Yekini is said to suffer delusions, a neurological illness which hinges on belief that is pathological and held, despite evidence to the contrary.

Neighbours at his Oni and Sons Ring Road residence in Ibadan say he’s been acting strange for some time now, always seen talking to himself. Sources say sometime late last year, Yekini, in the full glare of neighbours, brought out his belongings and allegedly set it on fire.

Yekini lives alone in his house, has a few tenants and rarely gets visitors. Since his marriage crashed in 1994, he hasn’t remarried but has two children who visit him on holidays.

Friends and some of his ex-team mates worried about his mental instability are trying to get him help.