Yekini retired in 1998 as Nigeria’s leading scorer with 37 goals from 62 appearances, a record that has stood for decades.
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen will slug it out with Egypt’s Mohamed Salah and Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi for the 2023 CAF ‘Men’s Player of the Year’ award.
It was hardly the most convincing display from the Super Eagles, but it was three points sealed after a much-needed comeback.
Napoli have now won for the first time since the start of April, having lost to Fiorentina and Empoli and drawn at home to AS Roma.
The Napoli striker who sustained injury while playing for his club side in November, has since undergone surgery and recovering.
