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…. Charged Youths to Imbibe Keshi’s Patriotism, Leadership Prowess.
The Special Adviser on Youth Empowerment, Sports and Student Affairs to the Sports loving Governor of Kogi, Alhaji Yayaha Adoza Bello, Comrade M.D. Eseyin, has on behalf of the Government and the good people of the state commiserate with the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF and the Sports loving people of Nigeria over the demise of the former Captain and coach of the Super Eagles, a soccer legend and great soccer ambassador of the country, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi.
Keshi, 54, died of cardiac arrest in the early hours of Wednesday in Benin, Edo State.
In a statement signed by Comrade Eseyin, it described Keshi as a great leader who selflessly served the country to achieve greatness in soccer world both as a player and a coach.
“His demise came as a shock to us in the early hours of this morning and we pray for his immediate family, NFF and the country at large that the almighty God would grant everyone the needed fortitude to bear this painful and irreparable loss.
“The Late Stephen Okechukwu Keshi paid and played his own worthy part in shaping and moulding a future for youths of this country. His Leadership prowess and capacity to bring out the best out of those around him, earned him the name “Big Boss”.
“He was a patriotic Nigerian, many times working for the success of the Super Eagles without payment. His patriotism remained unmatched among all the coaches that have etched their names in the annals of coaching in Nigeria.
“Keshi won many laurels as an individual and for the country, winning the African cup of Nations as a player in 1994 and as a coach in 2013 for the country, a fit no one has matched in the history of soccer in Nigeria.
“On this note, we enjoined all youths across Kogi State and Nigeria at large to imbibe the spirit of patriotism Stephen Okechukwu Keshi embraced. His willingness to give his best at all times no matter the difficulty and odds should be a progressive hallmark for everyone.
Once again, we the good people of Kogi State pray for eternal rest on his soul.
We will miss Keshi’s technical inputs on the growth of soccer in Nigeria.
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