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Former Super Eagle's Coach Keshi Dies Suddenly

Former Super Eagles player, captain and coach, Stephen Keshi, is dead. He died suddenly Wednesday morning in Nigeria at the age of 54. Sources said his death was shocking as he spoke with several of his friends, including sports journalists and editors, from Benin City, Edo State, on Tuesday. Keshi,  who lost his wife, Kate, last year, was said to be planning to return to his base in the United States of America on Wednesday (today). His family confirmed the development in a statement. The statement was signed by his relative and manager, Emmanuel Ado. Titled: “Stephen Keshi CON has gone to be with his wife,” the statement reads in full: “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,” Ado wrote. “Our 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...

Sunday Oliseh Quits Super Eagles: Coach Resigns Over Lack Of Support

Sunday Oliseh Quits Super Eagles: Coach Resigns Over Lack Of Support Sunday Oliseh quits Super Eagles – In a surprising twist, the head coach of the Super Eagles,  Sunday Oliseh  has resigned from his position. Sunday Oliseh quits Super Eagles The former Eagles captain, who was unveiled as the team’s head coach in July, announced his resignation on Twitter. I feel fortunate, blessed and eternally grateful for having had the honour to Play,Captain & Coach this great Nation of ours,Nigeria. — Sunday Oliseh (@SundayOOliseh) February 26, 2016 Due to Contract violations ,lack of Support,Unpaid wages,Benefits to my players,Asst.Coaches & myself, I resign as Super Eagles Chief Coach — Sunday Oliseh (@SundayOOliseh) February 26, 2016 Oliseh, who spoke remotely at the Football Day of Social Media week had spoken about these concerns, but had not let on any sign that he planned to resign from the post. Oliseh’s time as the Eagles’ head coach ...