Nigerians, and the world, awoke to the shocking news of the death of football legend, Stephen Keshi at the age of 54.
Keshi, a former coach and captain of Nigeria’s Super Eagles died of a cardiac arrest in Benin City, capital of Edo State a state in southern Nigeria. He had no previous history of heart disease.
News Stephen Keshi’s death comes as a shock to his friends and Nigerians, Africans, and people around the world have taken to social media platforms to extol him for his contribution to Nigerian football.
Stephen Keshi is the only Nigerian who has won the African Cup of Nations as a player and as a coach.
Here are some of the top comments shared on microblogging website, Twitter.
STEPHEN KESHI
The greatest Nigerian sportsman ever. Our BIG BOSS, our Muhammad Ali. You came, saw and you conquered. The Legend lives on.— ken Ochonogor (@kenochonogor) June 8, 2016
As the captain of eagles in our days keshi was more influential than any NFF PRESIDENT
— idah pee (@IdahPeterside) June 8, 2016
Wow can't believe keshi has passed, never got to play under him but always heard great things. R.I.P
— Carl Ikeme (@Carl_Ikeme) June 8, 2016
Tunisia 94, USA 94, when the Super Eagles soared above the world. None of it would've been possible without the cool head of Stephen Keshi.
— Nkem Ifejika (@nkemifejika) June 8, 2016
Stephen Keshi, the best African coach ever? Can't think of an African coach with better credentials/achievements. Can you? #RIPBigBoss
— Farayi M (@farayimungazi) June 8, 2016
Good night CHAIRMAN STEPHEN KESHI… Rest in Peace, as I continue to live in denial… https://t.co/L5ZnVU2pdM
— Dele Momodu Ovation (@DeleMomodu) June 8, 2016
"People don't have to believe in you for you to succeed. Just work hard. When you succeed, they will believe" – Stephen Keshi
— Kate Amaka Henshaw (@HenshawKate) June 8, 2016
One of Nigeria’s all-time great footballers Stephen Keshi has died at the age of 54. Rest in peace, Keshi. pic.twitter.com/P9FUXrI8Cx
— ARSENAL (@tomgunner14) June 8, 2016
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
— Sunday Oliseh (@SundayOOliseh) June 8, 2016
So sad the news of Stephen Keshi death. Probably the best african manager ever
— Tancredi Palmeri (@tancredipalmeri) June 8, 2016
I feel tormented waking up to the news that Stephen Keshi. has passed on. May he Rest in Peace. pic.twitter.com/ZsvkU6UM10
— Babangida Ruma PhD (@BabangidaRuma) June 8, 2016
Shocked, shocked shocked beyond to hear of the passing away of Stephen Keshi. African legend #RIPBigBoss
— Carol Tshabalala (@SimplyCarol8) June 8, 2016
Another Legend Gone To Rest……Rest On The Big Boss #RIP #SAD 😭😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/wZICQy72s5
— ASISAT M.O.N (@AsisatOshoala) June 8, 2016
Good night, Stephen Keshi. Thank you for '94 and other rare glories that gave us reasons to feel like a real nation. pic.twitter.com/4PwoHyuwKb
— Gimba Kakanda (@gimbakakanda) June 8, 2016
Rest In Peace Stephen Keshi. Our hearts are broken pic.twitter.com/cwPOuEzICA
— Juliet Bawuah (@julietbawuah) June 8, 2016
Wake up! Big Boss, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi is no more. #RIPStephenKeshi
— League Management NG (@LMCNPFL) June 8, 2016
Sad Sad news from Nigeria Stephen Keshi has passed away at 54 years https://t.co/H6DS4BFRjt https://t.co/Yy8eicm0mu
— Tommy Smyth (@TommySmythESPN) June 8, 2016
Thank you for the great memories Stephen Keshi. Only #SuperEagle to win the Nation's cup as a player & manager. #RIP pic.twitter.com/qYAhrrkMku
— Alhaji Mustapha Abu Bakr (@HHMustaphaAA) June 8, 2016
RIP Stephen Keshi; 3rd after Ghana's C.K Gyamfi & Egypt's Mahmoud El-Gohary to win AFCON as both player and Coach. pic.twitter.com/vdnvaotkEe
— GHANA (@ACCRA__GHANA) June 8, 2016
The Bible tells us that a prophet is without honour in his own home. So it was with my buddy Stephen Keshi. Big Boss, Rest In Peace. Legend!
— Osasu Obayiuwana (@osasuo) June 8, 2016
Woke up to the sad news of the passing of my brother Stephen Keshi. I can't believe it. I am in shock . Football legend. RIP
— Kalusha Bwalya (@KalushaPBwalya) June 8, 2016
SADDAY!!! The Greatest Coach in/out of Nigeria, is Gone…… RIP STEPHEN KESHI…… pic.twitter.com/JfS4Ez6QAj
— Kelechi Nkoro(Don Kelenioni) (@K1Says) June 8, 2016
Death of Coach Stephen Keshi is a great loss for the entire world football https://t.co/zHbaMHEp4F Stephen.@thenff @CAF_Media @fifamedia
— Jamal Malinzi (@jamalmalinzi) June 8, 2016
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