YSFON join millions of Nigerians to mourn Christian Chukwu
Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON) has joined millions of Nigerians both at home and in the Diaspora to mourn legendary player and Coach Christian Chukwu.
Chairman Christian Chukwu, Captain of the then Green Eagles who led the national team to win their first Nations Cup on home soil in 1980 and later handled the Super Eagles and Harambee Stars of Kenya died Saturday morning after a protected illness at the age of 74.
In a condolence message signed by the National President and Secretary General of the Federation, Alhaji Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna and Patrick Okpavuerhe, they described his death as painful; saying that Nigerian football has lost one of it’s greatest icons.
” We at YSFON are saddened by the death of Coach Christian Chukwu whose services to the nation, discipline, conduct, dedication and football artistry have been an inspiration to the country’s footballers
” His death coming at a time his wise counsel is still needed has robbed Nigeria of one of the brightest football stars and coach to have ever come out of the shores of this land but we’re consoled by the fact that he lived a fulfilled life that’s worthy of emulation”, said the statement.
YSFON while praying that God Almighty will grant his soul eternal rest and give the family he left behind the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss, charged Nigerian players and coaches to emulate the life of the late football legend.
