NFF Mourn Stephen Keshi's Wife

Nigeria Football Federation president, Amaju Pinnick has expressed at the news of Stephen Keshi's wife death.

Kate Keshi, who was 54 was said to have been a little ill before she died on Wednesday night in the United States.

“This is devastating. To lose a spouse is the equivalent of a tragedy. I pray that Almighty God will give you and the children the fortitude to bear this huge loss,” Pinnick told Keshi over the phone. 

Keshi, fondly called the ‘Big Boss,’ captained Nigeria for over 10 years, in the process winning the Africa Cup of Nations gold, silver and bronze, coached the squad to a third African title in South Africa early 2013.

He was in charge of the Super Eagles between November 2011 and June 2015, during which he also led the team to the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup finals in Brazil. 

“Keshi is a Nigerian hero and we mourn deeply with him at this time. This has come like a big blow, but we pray that he receives divine strength to cope with the situation, and we also pray that the Almighty God will grant the departed eternal rest,” Pinnick added.