Tributes pour in for the ‘Big boss’ Keshi

As the death of former super Eagles captain and coach hit town, the social media space in Nigeria has gone abuzz with virtually everyone who knew him, paying tribute to the man they called the Big boss.

A captain, coach with a difference
The sting of death and victory of the grave. RIP big boss. A legend, a captain, a leader, hero, one that brought so much smiles to the face of people. I can’t believe this is true. REST IN PEACE.
Vincent Enyeama
Ex- Super Eagles captain

A true African legend
A true legend in Nigerian and African football has passed and his achievements as a player and coach should never be forgotten. My condolences to the Keshi family and I pray God gives them the strength at this tough period.
Sone Aluko
Hull City striker

A legend is gone
A great legend is gone. Rest in peace my coach, Stephen Keshi. Thank you for believing in me and for giving the platform to showcase my talent. I can’t believe you are gone. You will remain forever in my heart.
Geoffrey Oboabona
Super Eagles defender

We have lost a superhero
This is devastating. We have lost a superhero. The NFF Board will meet and decide on the best way to honour Stephen Keshi. We will be fully involved in the arrangements for the final burial rites.
Amaju Pinnick
NFF President

A great loss to Nigeria
This is too much of a shock to me and a great loss to Nigeria as a whole. May his soul rest in peace.”
Adegboye Onigbinde
Ex-Eagles coach

A big loss to Nigeria football
This is a big loss to Nigeria football. Please accept my condolences.”
Sani Ahmed Toro
Former NFF Secretary General

R.I.P to “The Big Boss”
Thank you for your wonderful service to Nigeria and the huge impact you made on Nigeria Football as a Player, Manager and Stakeholder and to Nigeria Sports in general. If only Nigeria appreciated you more!
My heart goes to your children, who not too long ago, lost their Mother [your wife] and now have lost you. Sad! Very sad!
Chika Chukwumerije
Olympic bronze taekwondo medalist

RIP Big Boss
Still don’t know what to say. RIP big boss.
Kanu Nwankwo
Ex-Eagles captain

A true hero is gone
Waking up to this is a shock and I’m yet to get out of. My heart bleeds; I have no words right now. Rest in peace boss. You’re a true hero.
Desire Oparanozie
Super Falcons striker

A good man is gone
R.I.P big Boss. Thank u for everything. A good man is gone.
Odion Ighalo
Super Eagles striker

No praise words too big for Keshi
There are no praise words too big to describe Stephen Keshi. I still cannot bring myself to speak about him in the past tense.
Dr. Mohammed Sanusi
NFF General Secretary

Another legend gone to rest
It’s so sad that another legend gone to rest. Rest on The Big Boss.
Asisat Oshoala
Super Falcons striker

R.I.P big Boss
R.I.P big Boss. May your gentle soul rest in peace….AMEN
Aaron Samuel
Super Eagles striker

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