Rashidi Yekini’s Contemporary, Yahaya Gaku, Dies In Kaduna

Posted: March 23, 2013 - 02:40

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caption: Yahaya Gaku

By SaharaReporters, New York

Months after the death in Ibadan of Nigeria’s famous soccer star, Rashid Yekini, SaharaReporters has learned of the passing of his team mate and also ex-Nigeria international footballer, Yahaya Gaku, in Kaduna.

Yahaya Gaku, according to another ex-international in Kaduna town who does not want to be identified, died in a private hospital.
The source said Gaku had been coaching a football club in Saudi Arabia, but returned to Nigeria recently with health concerns.

He played active football doe Kaduna Textile Limited in the early 80s, moving to African Continental Bank (ACB), El Kanemi in Maiduguri,and then Kano Pillars, before moving to Saudi Arabia. In that country, he played for El-Shabaab and El-Tai FC in Halal.

He also had a stint with Super Eagles.

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Have a peaceful rest

Submitted by Kaitlin (not verified) on March 26, 2013 - 07:04.

I will never understand why God does the things He does, just have to have faith that he knows what he's doing.

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Eternally adorned...

Submitted by AmandaLeigh (not verified) on March 26, 2013 - 07:02.

He will surely be missed! RIP

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He was an amiable,

Submitted by godwin adole (not verified) on March 24, 2013 - 05:25.

He was an amiable, easy-going, quiet friend who had an eye for all his friends, he shared joyful moments with us whenever possible and can always be reached. Playing soccer alongside him in the 80's was pure fun as he had one of the best dribbling skills, was technically gifted....we shall miss him no doubt, may God grant his family and those of us who knew him intimately the fortitude to bear his absence and may his gentle soul find eternal rest......a-d-i-e-u!!! brother......