Nigeria and infact Africa has lost another legend, He is Stephen Keshi, one of the best things to happen to Nigerian football. According to reports, he died after a heart attack at the age of 54 in Benin city Nigeria. He lost his wife Mrs Kate Keshi on the 9th of December 2015 and since her death, it is said that Mr Keshi has not been himself. They where married for 35 years before loosing her to cancer which she had battled with for three years. He had continued to mourn her and became hypertensive and had to even asked friends to please stay in touch with him.
He represented Nigeria for 14yrs, He was also part of the team that represented Nigeria in the African cup of Nations in 1994 which Nigeria won. He was appointed Coach over the Nigerian Super Eagles in 2011 and guided Nigeria to win the cup of Nations in 2013, setting the record as the only man to have won the cup both as a player and as coach. He also managed Togo 3 times as well as Mali. He is fondly remembered for helping Togo qualify for their first and only appearance at the World Cup finals.
Known as the "BIG BOSS", he was very much a leader and would be remembered for his strong wit and command of African football politics. Popular players such as Joseph Yobo who played under him said "Africa has lost a legend, i have lost a leader and an idol".
May his soul Rest in Peace. Amen.
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