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THE Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has expressed deep shock at the death of Stephen Okechukwu Keshi, former Super Eagles Captain and Coach. Amaju Pinnick, NFF President, said the death was devastating for the country and the football world. “This is devastating. We have lost a superhero.”
Pinnick confirmed he had been in contact with the family and would lead a delegation of some NFF Board and Congress members to Benin City on Thursday, June 9. “The NFF Board will meet and decide on the best way to honour Stephen Keshi. We will be fully involved in the arrangements for the final burial rites.”
The NFF president has directed that all centres hosting matches of the Nigeria Professional Football League on Wednesday, June 8, should observe one-minute silence before kick-off. The NFF has already informed the Confederation of African Football, CAF, and the world body, FIFA about the passing of the legend.
— Jun 8, 2016 @ 14:30 GMT
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