Vice President Yemi Osinbajo
on Wednesday lamented the passing away of former Super Eagles captain and coach, Stephen Keshi.
The Vice President in a statement said that the news of the sudden demise of Stephen Keshi has saddened the nation.
Osinbajo said that as captain and coach of the Super Eagles, Keshi's service, dedication and achievements, including lifting the African Nations Cup both as player and coach, remained 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,” he said.
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