Pic Courtesy: Fifa Twitter
We are shocked by news that former Nigerian national team coach and captain, Stephen Keshi has passed away. This was announced in the early hours of this morning by the Nigerian Football Federation on their Twitter account. The man known as the Big Boss reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest. The 54 year old was 1 of only 2 players to win the African Cup of Nations as a player and coach. He was also rumoured to be the next coach of the Soweto giants, Orlando Pirates.
Fans across the world took to Twitter to pay tribute to the legend.
BREAKING: At just the tender age of 54 fmr Nigerian superstar & Captain & Coach, Stephen Keshi has passed away. May the LEGEND #RIPKeshi
— robertmarawa (@robertmarawa) June 8, 2016
Shocked, shocked shocked beyond to hear of the passing away of Stephen Keshi. African legend #RIPBigBoss
— Carol Tshabalala (@SimplyCarol8) June 8, 2016
He made us proud!!! Still in shock!!! RIP Coach Stephen Keshi https://t.co/AZ2DhRjK66
— Peter Okoye MrP (@PeterPsquare) June 8, 2016
Poor Stephen Keshi. He’s the only coach I have ever seen giggle his way through an entire press conference as he did in Cuiaba in 2014.
— John Brewin (@JohnBrewinESPN) June 8, 2016
Oh My God! hmm… Rest in Peace Stephen Keshi
— D’banj D Kokomaster (@iamdbanj) June 8, 2016
The legendary ‘Big Boss’, Stephen Keshi, is yet another hero that has gone too soon. #RIPKeshi pic.twitter.com/P3XB4g9dWL
— Maps Maponyane (@MapsMaponyane) June 8, 2016
My heart and prayers is with Keshi’s family, may the lord give the strength in this time of grief. Rest in Peace Stephen Keshi #Hero #icon
— Aderounmu Adejumoke (@jumokukus) June 8, 2016
RIP Stephen Keshi. I don’t even like football but I’m deeply saddened by this news.
— Adannarh (@missaydah) June 8, 2016
“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a battle”. RIP Stephen Keshi.
— PrincessTosynBucknor (@TosynBucknor) June 8, 2016
Stephen Keshi’s death is so unbelievable..I can only imagine how his children feel if i feel this way
— Iho Winifred (@Miesedessent) June 8, 2016
Stephen Keshi? Oh, l’m truly sad. He was special, representing a bridge between what was and what could be. We chose what was. Rest boss.
— Funmi Iyanda (@Funmilola) June 8, 2016
