“Nigeria today lost a great sportsman, football player, coach and citizen. He gave his country his all.” – Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s President “A jewel.”
Confederation of African Football boss Issa Hayatou “This is devastating. We have lost a superhero.” – Amaju Pinnick, president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) “The football family has lost a great member.” –
Fatma Samoura, FIFA secretary-general “A great man and a noble spirit… a shining example of dedication to football and to footballers.” –
Ghana Football Federation president Kwesi Nyantakyi “News of #StephenKeshi’s death is shocking! It’s a very sad day for #African soccer. #Keshi was a shining star, as player & manager.”
African Union head Dlamini Zuma “Horrible news & Sad day as Our legendary Captain & brother Stephen Keshi dies. May his blessed soul rest in peace. We lost an iconic Hero 2day.” –
Keshi’s Nigeria team-mate and former national team coach Sunday Oliseh “A football legend has gone. RIP.” –
Manchester City and Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure “I am too shocked for words. Stephen Keshi is gone #RIPKeshi #RIPBigBoss. You opened the door for all of us.” –
Former Nigeria captain Joseph Yobo “Our captain, our coach, our leader, our hero, our legend. I don’t know what to say but thanks for all. RIP THE BIG BOSS.” –
Former Arsenal and Nigeria striker Nwankwo Kanu “Keshi was such an admirable and dedicated man who did Nigeria proud with his talent in the game of football.” –
Nigeria’s former vice-president Atiku Abubakar "Keshi was such an admirable and dedicated man who did Nigeria proud with his talent in the game of football,may his soul rest in peace".
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