Stephen Keshi To Be Laid To Rest July 29th

This information was contained in a statement by the the Delta State Commissioner for Information, Patrick Ukah who is a member of the Keshi burial committee.

According to Ukah, Keshi’s funeral ceremony will commence on Thursday July 28th and end on Sunday July 31st.

There will be a requiem mass at Saint Paul’s Catholic Church, Airport Road, Benin-City, Edo State from 9:00 am, followed by lying in state at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, also in Benin-City, by 11:00am.

There will also be a novelty match by All Stars as well as a session of tributes in honour of the late soccer star at the stadium.

“The same day, his remains will depart Benin-City for Asaba, Delta State, from 1:15pm. On arrival, there will be lying in state ceremony at Stephen Keshi International Stadium, Indoor Hall, Asaba, from 3:15pm, followed by a novelty match by All Stars and Tributes at Stephen Keshi International Stadium, Asaba, from 3:30pm,” Ukah said.

“The service of songs/vigil Mass will the same day hold at St John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Illah, by 6:00pm, according to the obsequies release. On Friday, July 29th, his body will leave Asaba for his hometown, Illah by ‎7am.”

There will be a lying in state at his family home, Ukpologwu Quarters, Illah, from 8:30am. A‎ Requiem Mass will take place at St John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Illah, by 10:00am followed by interment at his family compound, Ukpologwu Quarters, Illah, from 12:30pm.

On Sunday July 31st, a thanksgiving will be held at the Evangelist Catholic Church, Illah.