Iloenyosi, others mourn ex-Iwuanyanwu Nationale striker Collins Amadi

From Athan Agbakwuru, Owerri

Ex international, Chikelue Iloenyosi has described the death of ex Iwuanyanwu Nationale striker, Collins Amadi (Zigima) as a huge loss to Nigerian football.

Iloenyosi who was in Owerri for the burial of Zigima said he has been in pains since he heard of the death of the football legend who was laced boots for Rangers.

“I was very close to Collins Amadi when he was playing for Rangers…I was at that time playing for Udoji United. We became very close friends in Enugu. Until his death, we were very close and this is why I m finding it difficult to come to terms with his death. I pray the Good Lord accept his gentle soul. Zigima was a great and gentle fellow,” Iloenyosi said.

Collins Amadi was buried today at Umuopara, Obiangwu, Ngor Okpala local government area of Imo State with several ex internationals, Imo FA officials and other football stakeholders in attendance.

Iloenyosi who also represented the NFF president Amaju Melvin Pinnick at the burial was full of praise for Imo FA and former footballers in Imo state for coming out in full to give Zigima a befitting burial.