A former head coach of the Super Eagles, Chief Festus Adegboye Onigbinde, has died at 88.
His demise was confirmed by his family in a statement on Monday.
“With great gratitude to God for a life well spent, we announce the passing of this great man: a Modakeke High Chief, the 1st indigenous Nigerian Super Eagles football coach, father, husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend – High Chief Festus Adegboye Onigbinde,” the family statement read.
The family expressed deep appreciation for his fulfilled life and immense contributions to Nigerian football and the nation at large.
“We thank God for the fulfilled life and your contributions to the Nigeria nation and the world as an unequalled football coach,” the statement continued. “We pray that your soul will rest perfectly in the bosom of your & our Lord Jesus Christ. Good night till we meet to part no more.”