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Keshi to be buried July 29 in Delta State

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After several days of controversies on where to bury the remains of late Stephen Keshi, the families have fixed July 27-29, 2016 as burial dates for the late coach who passed away on June 8 in Benin City, Edo State.

The former Super Eagles captain who hailed from Illah in Delta, spent most of his life in Benin, Edo State.

According to a statement issued by the Nigeria Football Federation, “The funeral rites of the departed hero have now been fixed for 27-29 July, with a night of tribute in Abuja, lying-state, church service and novelty football match in Benin City and burial in Illah, his home –town.”

A letter signed by Jennifer Keshi and addressed to the NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, read: “The children of the late Stephen Keshi, Jennifer, Stephanie, Sophie, Stephen Olufemi Keshi and Stephen Keshi Jr, would like at this time to express our thanks and appreciation to the people of Nigeria, Africa, the Football community all over the world, most especially the Nigeria Football Federation, Edo and Delta State Governments, our relatives, friends and well –wishers who have surrounded us with their love and care in this period of bereavement.

“We are deeply touched by the numerous calls, visits, prayers, words of encouragement and the show of willingness to be a part of the burial arrangements. Your acts of kindness and generosity have made our burden bearable. Thank you from the depths of our hearts.

“Our late dad was not only a wonderful husband to a wonderful wife, he was a soccer icon. Our mother who passed on to glory few months ago, together they were the most precious people we ever had. Their parenting and love for us knew no bound. They protected us and shielded us and prepared us for life.”RipplesNigeria …without borders, without fear

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