A former coach of the super Eagles of Nigeria,Chief Festus Onigbinde, a FIFA badge referee is dead.
He passed away this evening.
The news of the demise of the legendary coach was contained in a statement by one Mrs Abolade Adesuyi,on behalf of the family.
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Full statement below:
WITH GREAT GRATITUDE TO GOD FOR A LIFE WELL SPENT.
WE ANNOUNCE THE PASSING OF THIS GREAT MAN, A MODAKEKE HIGH CHIEF, THE 1ST INDEGENOUS NIGERIAN SUPER EAGLES FOOTBALL COACH, FATHER, HUSBAND, GRAND FATHER, GREAT GRAND FATHER, BROTHER, AND FRIEND *HIGH CHIEF FESTUS ADEGBOYE ONIGBINDE* WHO PASSED UNTO THE GREAT BEYOND A COUPLE OF MINUTES AGO.
WE THANK GOD FOR THE FULFILLED LIFE AND YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE NIGERIA NATION AND THE WORLD AS A UNEQUALLED FOOTBALL COACH.
WE PRAY THAT YOUR SOUL WILL REST PERFECTLY IN THE BOSSOM OF YOUR & OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST.
GOOD NIGHT👋 TILL WE MEET TO PART NO MORE.
*MRS BOLADE ADESUYI*
FOR THE FAMILY
Final funeral arrangements will be communicated later.
