Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has joined Nigerians to eulogise the late ex Super Eagles player and coach, Stephen Keshi.

Atiku expressed shock at the news of his death,
describing it as the loss of a pacesetter and a
national hero.
The ex VP, in a statement signed by his media
aide, Mr Paul Ibe said “It saddens my heart to
learn of the stunning news of the death of the
golden boy of Nigerian football.

• “His departure is more touching when

one recalls
that Keshi also lost his loving wife of 33 years,
Kate, to cancer late last year, thus rendering their
young children hapless orphans.
“While praying for the repose of the soul of this
fallen hero, I would also beseech God Almighty to
grant fortitude and grace to the mother, four
children, family members and friends that the
deceased compatriot left behind.”
Stephen Keshi died at the early hours of
Wednesday, June 8, 2016 in Benin City, Edo
State.