Stephen Keshi: Africans Pay Tribute To The Big Boss
Late Stephen Keshi looked on during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between France and Nigeria at Estadio Nacional on June 30, 2014 in Brasilia, Brazil. [/caption]
Following the death of Nigerian football legend, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi, lots of tributes have been pouring in for the former Nigerian coach.
Keshi was said to have died of a cardiac arrest at about 3.00 am on Wednesday.
The Bauchi State born Sportsman, who lost his wife last December to cancer is survived by four children and a mother.
Former Nigeria Captain and Coach, Stephen Keshi, is dead. Reports say the legend died in the early hours of Wednesday, RIP Big Boss.
— The NFF (@thenff) June 8, 2016
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In his tribute, the President of the Nigerian Football Federation Amaju Pinnick said: “Keshi was a superhero. His death is a big loss to Nigeria as a nation, not only to Nigeria football.
” Here are more tributes from across Africa to the Big Boss:
Thank you for all the memories, Coach Stephen Keshi. You will be missed. Rest in Peace. #RIPKeshi #RIPBigBoss pic.twitter.com/gfwxdHP4ww
— Bolarinwa Olajide (@iambolar) June 8, 2016
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Shocked, shocked shocked beyond to hear of the passing away of Stephen Keshi. African legend #RIPBigBoss
— Carol Tshabalala (@SimplyCarol8) June 8, 2016
Rest in Peace Stephen Keshi. Worked with him @SuperSportTV during AFCON 2013. Really sad.
— Carol Radull (@CarolRadull) June 8, 2016
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RIP former Nigeria captain and manager Stephen Keshi. Football has lost one of it’s legends.
— Football Kenya (@football_kenya) June 8, 2016
Woke up to the sad news of the passing of my brother Stephen Keshi. I can’t believe it. I am in shock . Football legend. RIP
— Kalusha Bwalya (@KalushaPBwalya) June 8, 2016
What a sad news..Stephen keshi has passed away..#RIPKeshi
— Mido (@midoahm) June 8, 2016
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Tanzania Football Federation is joining Nigeria Football Federation in mourning the death of Stephen Keshi @thenff @CAF_Media @fifamedia
— Jamal Malinzi (@jamalmalinzi) June 8, 2016
Horrible news & Sad day as Our legendary Captain & brother Stephen Keshi dies.May his blessed soul rest in peace.we lost an iconic Hero 2day
— Sunday Oliseh (@SundayOOliseh) 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
Shocking sad news of the passing of Stephen Keshi RIP we pray for his family.
— Femi Anikulapo -Kuti (@Femiakuti) June 8, 2016
