By Daily Sports on June 8, 2016
Nigerian and African football icon Stephen Keshi has died suddenly.
A statement just issued by his brother and manager Emmanuel Ado for the Keshi family reads: “STEPHEN KESHI CON HAS GONE TO BE WITH HIS WIFE
“With thanksgiving to God,the Ogbuenyi Fredrick Keshi family of Illah in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State, announces the death of Mr. Stephen Okechukwu Chinedu Keshi.
“Our son, brother, father, father-in-law, brother-in-law, has gone to be with his wife of 35 years (Nkem), Mrs. Kate Keshi, who passed on on the 9th December 2015.
Since her death, Keshi has been in mourning. He came back to Nigeria to be with her. He had planned to fly back today Wednesday, before he suffered a cardiac arrest. He has found rest.
“We thank God for his life.
“We want to ask for understanding in this very difficult time for the family.
“For now no details.”
•Photo shows late Stephen Keshi.
Source Daily Sports
Posted June 8, 2016
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