SWAN declares 3-Day mourning for Keshi

By Garba Ahmed, Kaduna on June 9, 2016

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Kaduna State chapter has described as shocking and painful the sudden death of erstwhile Super Eagles Stephen Keshi who passed away on Wednesday morning, June 8, 2016.

A condolence statement issued on Wednesday in Kaduna by the Secretary of the state chapter, Beni Adams, prayed God to grant his family, the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) and the sports world the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

According to the statement, “Following the shocking news of the sudden death of Stephen Okechukwu Keshi, the Big Boss, the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kaduna State Chapter joins the Sports fraternity in commiserating with the family, the NFF and the sports world over this great loss.

“Stephen Keshi, no doubt was the most successful black African coach of all times, one of two people to win the African Cup of Nations as a player and coach, and the only black African to coach in the knockout phase of a World Cup.

“This and many more achievements endeared Keshi to millions around the world.

“We pray that God will grant the family the fortitude to bare this irreparable loss.”

Meanwhile, SWAN Kaduna State chapter has declared a three-day mourning period in honour of the late football player and coach ‎who has made Nigeria proud at home and internationally.

“In recognition of late Keshi’s numerous contributions, we have ‎declared a three-day mourning period as a mark of respect for the football legend,” the statement added.

Photo shows late Keshi.

Source Daily Sports

Posted June 9, 2016


 

You may also like...
Ezenwa assures of Zambia opportunity

Athletics: Consider eyes African Games gold

Qatar vs Flying Eagles: Makanjuola Vows to Explode...

Olympic Events Begin In Full Force

Heartland Queens Draw Ibom Angels in NWPL Opener...

Moses Sees Red Against Igboun’s Dinamo Moscow

 

Latest News Anambra School Sports Festival Ends In Emotional Grand Style As Njikoka Emerge Champions Club W’Cup: Chelsea face travel woes after group stage upset Lyon included in Ligue 1 fixtures despite demotion Adesanya eyes Strickland fight for UFC return Wilder ends losing streak, but questions linger Brentford reject Man Utd's new £62.5m Mbeumo bid After 31 Years, FG Hands Over Houses To 1994 Super Eagles Heroes Ronaldo signs new deal with Saudi club Al-Nassr Leicester part company with manager Van Nistelrooy 'Wilder v Paul next? You wouldn't flinch' UFC fighters to receive up to $1m in settlement payout 17 States Confirm Plans To host Olympic Day

 

Most Read Rangers International going, going . . . (55,552 views) Amaju Pinnick: A cat with nine lives (46,712 views) Second Term: Amaju Pinnick, Other NFF Heavyweights Home to Roost •How Pinnick Broke the Jinx (44,728 views) Current issues in Nigerian sports: Matters arising (44,322 views) Missing $150,000 IAAF Grant: Solomon Dalung’s Hide and Seek game (44,322 views) Sports Development: Zenith Bank on the zenith (44,312 views) Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje’s solid footprints, commitment to sports development in Kano State (44,114 views) NFF Presidency: Pinnick, Maigari, Ogunjobi, Okoye in Battle for Supremacy (43,658 views) Olopade, BET9A wave of revolution in NNL (42,768 views) Commonwealth Games 2018: Shame of Muhammadu Buhari, Solomon Dalung (41,378 views) Ibrahimovic’s Man U exit: Whose decision is it? And in whose interest? (39,824 views) John Mikel Obi: Segun Odegbami’s Outrageous Call! (39,249 views)

 

Phone numbers

Tel: +234(0)8066020976
+234(0)8055068145
+234(0)7013416146
+234(0)8094272884

Email addresses

info@dailysportsng.com
support@dailysportsng.com
publisher@dailysportsng.com

Office address

No 3, Adetoun Close, Off College Road, Ogba, Ikeja Lagos.
Website: www.dailysportsng.com

Social Media