By Daily Sports on June 10, 2016
NFF President Amaju Pinnick on Thursday led a delegation of some eminent persons in the country’s football to commiserate with the family of Nigeria legend Stephen Keshi, who died on Wednesday.
With Pinnick were Chairman of the Delta State Sports Commission, Mr. Tony Okowa, chairmen of the Football Associations of Edo and Bayelsa States, Frank Ilaboya and Porbeni Ogun respectively, and renowned marketing consultant Mike Itemuagbor.
There were also the General Manager of NPFL club Warri Wolves, Moses Etu, former Super Eagles captain Austin Eguavoen and a number of ex –international players.
The delegation was received by late Keshi’s brother-in-law, Ricky Aburimen and cousin, Ebuka Ofonye.
Pinnick delivered a condolence letter to the family, and reiterated that the NFF Board will soon meet to consider the most befitting way to immortalize the former Nigeria captain and coach.
•Culled from thenff.com. Photo shows Pinnick addressing Journalists in Keshi's home.
Source Daily Sports
Posted June 10, 2016
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