Nigerian football legend and one of Africa’s most successful coach Stephen Okechukwu Keshi has died aged 54.
Keshi died suddenly in the early hours of Wednesday in Benin City, Edo state.
This was disclosed in a statement from the family, signed by Emmanuel Ado titled: “Stephen Keshi CON has gone to be with his wife”.
“With thanksgiving to God, the Ogbuenyi Fredrick Keshi family of Illah in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State, announces the death of Mr. Stephen Okechukwu Chinedu Keshi,” Ado wrote.
“Our son, brother, father, father-in-law,brother-in-law, has gone to be with his wife of 35 years (Nkem), Mrs. Kate Keshi, who passed on on the 9th December 2015.
Keshi
“Since her death, Keshi has been in mourning. He came back to Nigeria to be with her. He had planned to fly back today Wednesday, before he suffered a cardiac arrest. He has found rest.
“We thank God for his life.
“We want to ask for understanding in this very difficult time for the family.”
Keshi, nicknamed the “Big Boss” for his leadership skills is the most successful Nigerian coach, he won the 2013 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations and becoming the second person to win the trophy both as a player and coach after Egypt’s Mahmoud El-Gohary.
He is survived by four children and his mother.
Rest in peace!
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Culled from meenatnigeria.com
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