Stephen Keshi Dies At 54

What a sad day for Nigeria! One of Nigeria's most iconic sports personalities,
former Super Eagles captain and former coach of the team, Stephen Keshi, has
died. According to his family, he died in the early hours of today Wednesday
June 8th of Cardiac arrest in Benin, Edo state. He was just 54 years old. He
wasn't even ill, he just suddenly died. His family has announced his death.
“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.ur 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.” his brother Emmanuel Ado
said in a statement.
Such a shocking news. He is survived by four children and his mother. May his
soul rest in peace, amen.