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FORMER NIGERIA COACH SHUAIBU AMODU DIES AT THE AGE OF 58

Former Nigeria coach Shuaibu Amodu has died
at the age of 58, the national football federation
has announced.
Nigeria's technical director, Amodu, who had four
spells as coach of the Super Eagles, had
complained of chest pains on Friday.
Amodu led Nigeria to qualification for the 2002
and 2010 World Cups, but was sacked before the
tournaments started.

His death comes three

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