It was an emotional training session for the
Super Eagles on Wednesday as a minute of silence was observed for late
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi on the one-year anniversary of his death.
Keshi was at the helm of affairs when Nigeria won the 2013 Africa Cup
of Nations in South Africa and also took the country to the 2014 FIFA
World Cup in Brazil.
The Eagles, currently in Uyo preparing for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa, took time out to remember Keshi, who died on 7th June 2016.
The one-minute of silence before the training session at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo was emotional for a lot of players whom Keshi gave their debut in the national team and also groomed for success.
Ogenyi Onazi, who was part of the 2013 AFCON cup winning side led the players, while midfielder John Ogu described Keshi as legend who ‘made my dream come true’.
The Nigeria Football Federation also took to their Twitter to pay homage to late Stephen Keshi who also won the Africa Cup of Nations title in 1994 as a players.
“We say not in grief you are no more, but we live in thankfulness that you were. Rest on BIG BOSS! Late Stephen Keshi.” the NFF said via their verified Twitter account @theNFF.
Keshi, who made his debut in 1981, earned 64 caps for Nigeria scoring nine goals. He also played club football for ACB Lagos, NNB Benin, Stella Abidjan, Lokeren, Anderlecht, Racing Strasbourg among others.
He also coached the senior national teams of Mali and Togo.
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