Nigeria:   Tribute - Stephen Keshi, the Man Who Changed Nigerian Football Forever

This Day, 8 June 2016

Ironies don't come in bigger packets: less than three years after he was banned from football for reporting late to national camp, he was so vital to Nigeria's aspirations that he… Read more »

Nigeria:   NOC Mourns 'Big Boss' Keshi

This Day, 9 June 2016

President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, NOC, Engr. Habu Gumel, Secretary General, Hon Tunde Popoola were gutted by the news of the untimely death of former Super Eagles Captain… Read more »

Nigeria:   Ekweremadu, Ubah, Okpala Canvass Immortalisation of Keshi

Guardian, 9 June 2016

The Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, oil magnate and President of Nnewi, Anambra State-based FC Ifeanyi Ubah, Ifeanyi Ubah and former senior national team goalkeeper,… Read more »

Nigeria:   Osinbajo, Buhari's Wife Mourn Keshi

Premium Times, 9 June 2016

The Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo, on Wednesday expressed sadness over the death former Super Eagles captain and coach, Stephen Keshi, and described the incident as a tragic loss… Read more »

Africa:   Tanzania Joins Nigeria, Africa to Mourn Keshi

Daily News, 9 June 2016

The Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) joined Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in mourning the death of former Super Eagles' player and coach, Stephen Keshi. Nigeria has lost one… Read more »

Nigeria:   How Keshi Spent His Final Moments Before Sudden Death - Brother-in-Law

Premium Times, 9 June 2016

Former Super Eagles' Coach, Stephen Keshi, died before he arrived Faith Mediplex, the hospital he was rushed to on Tuesday night, his brother in-law, Richard Aburime, has said. Read more »

Nigeria:   Death Is Our Unseen Opponent in Sports - Adelabu

Guardian, 9 June 2016

'Don't be hypocritical with Keshi's death' Read more »

Nigeria:   Keshi Was a Great Patriot - Jonathan

Vanguard, 9 June 2016

Former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, under whom former Super Eagles skipper and manager won the 2013 Nations Cup for Nigeria, has described the late football star as an… Read more »

Nigeria:   The World Mourns Keshi As Ghana Fly Flag At Half Mast

Vanguard, 9 June 2016

Ghana Football Association has paid tributes to the late Nigerian coach and footballer, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi. Read more »

Nigeria:   'We Have Lost a Superhero'

RFI, 8 June 2016

Tributes poured in on Wednesday after one of African football's best-loved figures, Stephen Keshi, died at the age of 54. The former Nigerian coach, affectionately dubbed "Big… Read more »

Nigeria:   Nigerian Football Won't Be Same Again - Buhari

Vanguard, 9 June 2016

Following the demise of former Coach of the Super Eagles, Stephen Keshi on Wednesday, President Muhammadu Buhari has said that Nigerian football would not remain the same again… Read more »

Nigeria:   Five Epic Ways Keshi Made History in Nigeria, Africa

Premium Times, 8 June 2016

As the world continues to mourn the former Super Eagles Coach Stephen Keshi, many have chosen to take solace in the indelible marks Keshi left first as a player and then as a… Read more »

Nigeria:   Family Awaits Autopsy On Football Legend, Stephen Keshi

Guardian, 9 June 2016

Shock gave way to palpable grief. Still, disbelief was etched on the faces of the members of his family: Super Eagles' former Captain and Coach, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi, could not… Read more »

Africa:   African Press Review 9 June 2016

RFI, 9 June 2016

Nigerian government launches massive operation to recruit 500,000 teachers, while tributes stream in for Nigerian football icon Stephen Keshi who died of heart attack on Wednesday. Read more »

Nigeria:   Keshi's Happiest Moment As Coach

Guardian, 9 June 2016

"Now, I want to see those Nigerians who say my team (Super Eagles) is not good enough. We are working day and night here in South Africa trying to put smiles on the face of our… Read more »

Nigeria/Tanzania:   Tanzania Mourns Fallen Nigerian Football Icon

Citizen, 9 June 2016

The Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) has sent condolences to the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) and football stakeholders in Nigeria following the death of the country's… Read more »

Nigeria:   Nigerians Mourn Keshi

Daily Trust, 8 June 2016

Football enthusiasts have continued to mourn former Super Eagles coach who died in the early hours of Wednesday. Read more »

Nigeria:   Why Keshi Measured Above All Former, Present Nigerian Footballers

Premium Times, 8 June 2016

Arise, o compatriots, Nigeria's call obey; to serve our fatherland with love and strength. That is the opening line of Nigeria's national anthem. Read more »

Nigeria:   Osinbajo Extols Late Keshi's Virtues, Says His Death Saddens Nigeria

Vanguard, 8 June 2016

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has lauded the numerous legacies and feats of former Super Eagles Coach, late Stephen Keshi who died early hours of Wednesday, saying his demise has… Read more »

Nigeria:   Buhari, FIFA, CAF, Others Mourn Keshi

Vanguard, 8 June 2016

Tributes were paid on Wednesday to former Nigeria player and coach Stephen Keshi, who died of a suspected heart attack. Read more »

Nigeria:   Keshi - Nigeria Has Lost a Golden Sports Gem - Atiku

Daily Trust, 8 June 2016

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed shock and sadness at the passing away of legendary ex-soccer star and former national coach of the Super Eagles, Stephen Keshi at… Read more »

Nigeria:   Keshi Was a National Hero, Pacesetter - Atiku

Leadership, 8 June 2016

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has described the sudden demise of ex-soccer star and former national Super Eagles Coach, Stephen Keshi, as the loss of a national hero and a… Read more »

Nigeria:   Anderlecht of Belgium Mourns Keshi, Describes Him As Icon

Vanguard, 8 June 2016

The Royal Sporting Club Anderlecht of Belgium on Wednesday expressed shock and sadness over the death of Stephen Keshi, former Super Eagles of Nigeria's coach. Read more »

Nigeria:   Oshiomhole, Edo NFA Eulogise Late Keshi

This Day, 8 June 2016

Sports lovers and enthusiasts have continued to eulogise the former coach of the Nigeria Super Eagles, Elder Stephen Keshi, who died in the early hours of Wednesday in Benin City,… Read more »

Nigeria:   Immortalise Keshi - Coach Disu, Amos Adamu

Vanguard, 8 June 2016

Former defunct Green Eagles Assistant Coach, Tunde Disu, has urged the Federal Government to immortalise the late Super Eagles Coach, Stephen Keshi because of his achievements for… Read more »

Nigeria:   Ubah Mourns Keshi, Says Nigeria Lost a Football Icon

Vanguard, 8 June 2016

The Managing Director, Capital Oil Plc and Founder/President FC Ifeanyi Ubah, Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah, has commiserated with the family of late former Super Eagles head coach, Stephen… Read more »

Nigeria:   CAF Condoles NFF, Nigerians On Keshi's Death

Premium Times, 8 June 2016

CAF President, Issa Hayatou, on Wednesday condoled with the president of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, and Nigerians on the death of former Super Eagles Coach,… Read more »

Nigeria:   Tanzania, Zambia, Others Mourn Keshi

Premium Times, 8 June 2016

The president of the Confederation of African Football, Issa Hayatou, was one of the first senior citizens in world football to commiserate with the NFF and the Nigeria football… Read more »

Nigeria:   Osinbajo Mourns Keshi

Leadership, 8 June 2016

Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo has said the sudden death of former Super Eagles Captain and Coach, Stephen Keshi saddens the nation. Read more »

Nigeria:   Buhari Mourns Stephen Keshi, Says Nigeria Lost a Great Sportsman

Leadership, 8 June 2016

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday commiserated with the family of the late former Super Eagles Captain and Coach, Stephen Keshi, and the entire country over his untimely… Read more »

Nigeria:   Zamfara Football Fans Mourn Keshi

Vanguard, 8 June 2016

Soccer fans in Gusau, the Zamfara capital on Wednesday expressed sadness over the death of Read more »

Nigeria:   Nigeria Football Legend Stephen Keshi Dies Aged 54

Al Jazeera, 8 June 2016

Stephen Keshi, a winner of the Africa Cup of Nations as a player and coach with the Super Eagles, has died aged 54. Read more »

Africa:   Hayatou Eulogizes the Exemplary Career of Stephen Keshi

CAF, 8 June 2016

Few hours after the official confirmation of the death of Stephen Keshi, CAF President Issa Hayatou has offered his condolences to the president of the Nigeria Football Federation. Read more »

South Africa:   Dr Jordaan, Mashaba and Tovey Mourn Late Stephen Keshi

SAFA, 8 June 2016

South African Football Association (SAFA) President Dr Danny Jordaan, Bafana Bafana coach Ephraim Shakes Mashaba and Technical Director Neil Tovey have been left devastated by the… Read more »