Former Super Eagles Coach Stephen Keshi Passes On
Category: Sports News
Former Nigerian national football team coach Stephen Keshi has passed away at the age of 54.
Keshi reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest in the early hours of
Wednesday while he was preparing to return to the United States.
Emmanuel Ado, a family spokesperson, confirmed the passing of the Nigerian football legend in a statement to Premium Times.
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"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 said in
the statement.
“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.
"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," continued Ado.
"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."
His agent Tim Sukazi however, confirmed weeks ago that he was in talks with several South African clubs as Keshi appeared very keen to coach in the PSL next season.
Source: Goal.com
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