Nigerians and fans around the world pay tribute to football legend Stephen Keshi
Nigeria’s former Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi dies at the age of 54. Keshi was pronounced dead at wee hours of Wednesday while in Benin.
A former captain of the Nigeria national team, Keshi was one of only two men to win the Africa Cup of Nations both as a player and a coach.
Assistant Director of Communications in the Nigeria Football Federation said that Keshi died after he was rushed to a hospital in Benin after complaining of his legs. He said that Keshi had problems with his legs and that he could not stand for long.
Nigerians, stars and his fans have been tweeting their tributes to former Super Eagles player and coach Stephen Keshi.
He made us proud! Still in shock!!! RIP to the great Coach Stephen Keshi🙏🏽😢😕 #OMG
— Peter Okoye MrP (@PeterPsquare) June 8, 2016
Keshi was such an admirable and dedicated man who did Nigeria proud with his talent in the game of football. May he rest in peace.
— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) June 8, 2016
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If there's one virtue #Keshi had, it was taking with grace publicly the criticism/abuse that came his way. That's a LEADER. #RIPKeshi
— Ufuoma Egbamuno (@Foskolo) June 8, 2016
I'm in shock & sad that a true legend left this world. RIP Stephen #Keshi. We never forget you! @KalushaPBwalya @oluwashina @IAmOkocha
— Lutz Pfannenstiel (@1_LPfannenstiel) June 8, 2016
#Keshi was a pioneer in football in #Nigeria & #Africa. Big Boss opened the European eyes to #African talent; you'll be missed #RIPKeshi
— Sulaiman Folarin (@sulaiman4real) June 8, 2016
He has left us with 2 of the 3 AFCONs we have ever won and our best finish at a World Cup in 22 years #RIPKeshi pic.twitter.com/OUhtJQujRN
— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) June 8, 2016
Terrible news about #StephenKeshi – A great player, a leader, excellent coach.. And a really nice guy. #RIPKeshi
— Daniel Williams (@DanWilliamsTV) June 8, 2016
Thoughts and prayers go out to Stephen Keshi's family. Indeed, Nigeria lost a hero. Keshi will be missed. #RIPKeshi pic.twitter.com/VdtTXQQsrh
— Bashir Ahmad (@BashirAhmaad) June 8, 2016
