The Nigerian Football Federation NFF has paid tribute to late Stephen Keshi who died exactly two years ago in Benin City after an alleged cardiac arrest.
“Today we remember Nigeria and Africa football legend, Late Coach Stephen Okechukwu Keshi who passed on, on this day in 2016. Thank you for the memories ‘The Big Boss.’ We can never forget you,” NFF’s official Twitter handle read.
Born on 23rd January, 1964, the former Super Eagles defender earned 60 caps and represented Nigeria at four Africa Cup of Nations competitions as well as her maiden World Cup. He won the Africa Cup of Nations as a player in 1994 and as a Coach in 2013 when he led the Super Eagles to win the tournament in South Africa. As coach, Keshi also led Togo to qualify for their first and only World Cup in 2006.