Acting President of
Nigeria,Prof Yemi Osinbajo has expressed shock over the death of former Super
Eagles captain and coach,Stephen Keshi.
He stated this in a statement
pushed out opf the vila ,yesterday.
According to him,the
news of the sudden death of Mr. Stephen Keshi saddens our Nation.
As captain and coach of our national football team, his service,
dedication and achievements, including lifting the African Nations Cup both as
a player and then as a coach, remain a great testament to the value of hard
work.
His personal triumphs and pursuits as a world-class professional
footballer inspired many young talented sportsmen and women around Africa to
strive for excellence. His great work with our youth and senior national teams
unified our country and brought joy to many compatriots.
His feats within and outside the country, are a rich legacy, which
will continue to live on in our hearts.
On behalf of the people and Government of Nigeria, I commiserate
with the family of Mr. Stephen Keshi on this tragic loss.
Our thoughts are with his children at this time of sadness
especially so soon after the loss of their mother. We send our deepest
condolences to them and also to the countless friends he made in a lifetime of
service.
We pray that God grants the family the fortitude to bear the loss.
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