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By Andrew Haruna
Nigeria’s soccer neighborhood has been thrown into mourning following the demise of Christian Chukwu, former coach of the Tremendous Eagles, who handed away on the age of 74.
The legendary coach died earlier at this time, though the precise explanation for demise stays unclear on the time of submitting this report.
Chukwu, fondly generally known as “Chairman”, was a towering determine in Nigerian soccer historical past, celebrated each for his distinctive profession as a participant and for his contributions as a coach.
A Legacy Etched in Nigerian Soccer
Christian Chukwu captained the Inexperienced Eagles to victory on the 1980 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) and later went on to handle the nationwide staff, main them via numerous worldwide campaigns. He additionally had stints teaching membership sides and nationwide groups past Nigeria, notably in Kenya and Lebanon.
He was broadly revered for his tactical information, management, and enduring ardour for the sport.
Not the First Demise Hearsay
In 2021, false stories of Chukwu’s demise had gone viral, prompting the coach to personally debunk the rumours throughout his seventieth birthday celebration on January 4, 2021.
“I’m terribly embarrassed with this information that I’m lifeless. A number of individuals have been calling me from the world over for the reason that information broke. I’m nonetheless investigating the supply of the story,” he had mentioned.
Tributes and Additional Particulars Anticipated
Tributes from throughout the sporting world are anticipated to pour in as Nigeria mourns the passing of one in every of its soccer greats. Additional updates relating to the circumstances of his demise and funeral preparations shall be offered as extra particulars emerge.
Chukwu’s passing marks the top of an period and leaves a vacuum within the hearts of followers, gamers, and directors alike.
Could his soul relaxation in peace.
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