The Super Eagles assistant coach led several African football greats to mark the anniversary of the death of the former Nigeria captain and coach.
Joseph Yobo, Didier Drogba, Anthony Baffoe Omeruo and a host of other football figures have paid tribute to late Stephen Keshi.
Keshi – the only man after Mahmoud El-Gohary to win the Africa Cup of Nations as a player and coach – passed away after suffering a heart attack at the age of 54 on June 7, 2016.
Today we remember you Captain Keshi 🙏🏾🙏🏾 https://t.co/lLIPudvrlp
— Didier Drogba (@didierdrogba) June 7, 2020
He led Clemens Westerhof’s Eagles to a triumphant Afcon 1994 outing as well as their maiden Fifa World Cup appearance in the United States of America in the same year.
Today we remember Captain Fantastic, Stephen Keshi, who left our world on this sad day 4 years ago 🕯️
In 2013 Keshi became the second person to win the #TotalAFCON title as player (1994) and coach, when he led @NGSuperEagles to their third trophy in South Africa. pic.twitter.com/XeSBqoJXjz
— CAF (@CAF_Online) June 7, 2020
After his playing career which saw him represent ACB Lagos, Africa Sports, Lokeren, Anderlecht, RC Strasbourg and Sacramento Scorpions, he went into administration and helped Togo qualify for the 2006 World Cup, before leading the Mali and Nigeria national teams.
Today we remember former @NGSuperEagles captain and coach, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi. Big Boss we miss you, continue to rest in the Lord's bosom. #WeRememberKeshi pic.twitter.com/PHETZWzgt0
— The NFF 🇳🇬 (@thenff) June 7, 2020
With the footballing world marking his fourth-year remembrance, the trio, alongside others, has taken to social media to pay respect.
Thank you Big Boss for believing in me and granting me that chance to fulfil my dreams of representing my fatherland. You're gone but not forgotten 🙏💕🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/HNuDN19nq5
— Godfrey Oboabona (MON) (@oboabona) June 7, 2020
Leganes defender Kenneth Omeruo has hailed the impact of late Stephen Keshi with an emotional tribute to mark the fourth anniversary of the death of the former Super Eagles coach.
Fondly called the Big Boss, Keshi, reportedly died following a heart attack on June 7th 2016 after he and Omeruo who made his Super Eagles debut under him wrote on his social media account that the one- time Eagles’ skipper was more than just a coach to him.
https://twitter.com/AnthonyBaffoe/status/1269532588663877632
He reminisced on how it was like with him when he got his Eagles’ breakthrough, some of the obstacles to the 2013 AFCON crown, and other accomplishments in his career including his time with Chelsea and Keshi’s insatiable desire to ensure he becomes a great player.
Legends don't die. Keep resting Stephen Keshi. Thank you for all the great memories. We'll always love you. 🇳🇬⚽️ pic.twitter.com/VvlOIayq1k
— Kennedy Boboye (@BoboyeKennedy) June 7, 2020
“It’s been four years already and I am still hoping I would one day pick up the phone and call you like I used to,” Omeruo penned. “I miss you…But I am sad I am very sad that I am beginning to get used to your absence. But one thing I will never forget, is your advice, your encouraging words.
Stephen Keshi led the @NGSuperEagles to Africa Cup of Nations glory as player & coach, & was the first African coach to qualify two African nations for the #WorldCup.
We sadly lost a legend #OnThisDay in 2016. pic.twitter.com/aXyRy37IW8
— FIFA (@FIFAcom) June 7, 2020
“You gave me more than one chance and you told me several times, until it stuck to my head, that everyone cannot love me. You told me to work hard always and not expect to be favoured because hard work always win, “ he wrote inter alia.
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