Chief Adegboye Onigbinde, former head coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, is dead.
He died late Monday evening, just four days after celebrating his 88th birthday.
Onigbinde’s death was confirmed in a statement issued on behalf of the family by Mrs. Bolade Adesuyi, who revealed that the tactician had been battling illness for some time.
The statement reads: “With great gratitude to God for a life well spent, we announce the passing of this great man, a Modakeke High Chief, the first indigenous Nigerian Super Eagles football coach, father, husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, High Chief Festus Adegboye Onigbinde.
“We thank God for the fulfilled life and your contributions to the Nigerian nation and the world as an unequalled football coach.
“We pray that your soul will rest perfectly in the bosom of your and our Lord Jesus Christ. Good night, till we meet to part no more.”
