Nigerians Pay Tribute To Keshi

Christian Chukwu:

I can’t believe this news, Keshi is a legend whose foresight placed him ahead of his peers. We have lost a legend who contributed a lot to the growth of the game in the country.

Sunday Oliseh:

Nigeria has lost an iconic hero.

Atiku Abubakar:

Keshi was such an admirable and dedicated man who did Nigeria proud with his talent in the game of football. May he rest in peace.

Bola Ahmed Tinubu:

Keshi’s sudden death is shocking and numbing. It is a tragic loss. He has left a huge gap in our soccer administration.

Ali Baba:

Most people who asked for Stephen Keshi to be fired as Eagles coach, are now paying glowing tribute to him. He had to die to be valued.

Amaju Pinnick:

His death is a big loss to Nigeria as a nation, not only to Nigerian football.

Chris Green:

I am speechless. I need time to put myself together. This is tragic.

Kate Henshaw:

People don’t have to believe in you for you to succeed. Just work hard, when you succeed, they will believe.

Dele Momodu:

Goodnight Chairman Stephen Keshi, a man of substance, passionate and dedicated in his calling. God bless his departed soul.

Funmi Iyanda:

Stephen Keshi, Oh! I’m truly sad. He was special, representing a bridge between what was and what could be. We chose what was.

Rauf Aregbesola:

News of the demise of Stephen Keshi has just reached me. It is a sad day for Nigerian football. My prayers are with his family.

Mr. Peter Amadi:

Stephen Keshi was a good man and his work were of great national value and significance. We really appreciate his worthwhile effort. I pray God will take control of his family. Nigerian government should give him a deserving funeral ceremony to appreciate all his good works.

Mr. Innocent Patrick:

Nigeria has lost a legend. Keshi was not an ordinary sport figure in Nigeria. He had contributed so much, he won the Nations Cup as a player and as a coach. He is a great loss to Nigeria. I’m unhappy about the news of his demise. Anyway, death is inevitable.

Pastor Nwachukwu Joseph:

It’s a shocking news. I believe his good works will forever remain. I pray, may God give us the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

Ifeoluwa Yewande Adesuji:

It’s heart breaking to hear that he died. Nigeria will continue to celebrate him as a hero. If possible, a farewell match should be played to honour him.

Oluwamayowa Ayomide Benson:

Stephen Keshi was a great man and made a name in the football industry. I feel very depressed about this ugly news. His career was a formidable one. He was a coach with international recognition.

I.D. Amah:

Death is unpredictable and inevitable. We are going to miss him. Nigeria will miss him. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Gilead Ogezie:

I’m dumb-founded. We’ll miss him. He was a legend and he lived a fulfilled life. We wish him peace wherever he is right now. We love him.

Wale Akinsola:

I woke up this morning to hear the sudden sad story of Keshi’s death. It’s a great loss to Nigerians especially, we football lovers. He was a legend, who won the Nation’s Cup as a player and as a coach. Well, I pray that his soul rests in perfect peace.

Akin Nathaniel:

When I heard the news this morning, I was very, very upset because Keshi was a coach that really tried for Nigeria. He did a lot of things that we can never forget. It’s painful when I got the news this morning, I couldn’t hold myself. May his soul rest in perfect peace.

Mr. Daniel Egwuatu:

I’m just hearing now as you are telling me. I’m surprised about his sudden death. It’s very painful.

Mr. Rafiu Oladele:

I don’t have much to say but it is a pity that we lost a great man. I pray for him that God should receive and accept him and forgive his sins. May his soul rest in perfect peace.

Mr. Moses Abraham:

This was a painful exit but what can we do?

Olayinka Biodun:

What! I’m just getting to hear about the news. It’s very painful to know. Keshi was a good player and a good coach. His death is a great loss.

Mr. Emmanuel Oliver:

I was trying to confirm on-line but my phone connection was unsuccessful to browse and surf the internet. It’s a sad news. Thank God for his life. He really achieved a lot. May his soul rest in peace.