Former Super Eagles coach, Christian Chukwu, has passed away at the age of 74. He died earlier today, though details surrounding his death remain unclear at the time of filing this report.
His former teammate in the Green Eagles squad, Dr. Segun Odegbami, MON, broke the news in his social media handle on Saturday.
Odegbami wrote:, Breaking News!!
My Chairman has passed on .This morning, ‘Chairman’ Christian Chukwu, MFR, my bosom friend and team mate, one of the greatest football players in Nigeria’s football history, former captain and coach of Nigeria’s national football team, has passed on. Babuje, Emmanuel Okala, MON, gave me the sad news a few minutes ago! May ‘Onyim’ find peace with Our Creator in Heaven, and console his family. Dr. Olusegun Odegbami, MON, OLY, AFNIIA, FNIS”
Chukwu, affectionately known as “Chairman,” was a prominent figure in Nigerian football — both as a player and as a coach. His legacy in the sport remains significant.
Details later…
