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President, VP eulogise late Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi

In the same vein, the Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Wednesday expressed sadness over the death former Super

President Muhammadu Buhari

Buhari, in a twitter message, described the late Keshi as a great sportsman, football player and coach.

The twitter message read: ``Nigeria today lost a great sportsman, football player, coach and a citizen.

``President Muhammadu Buhari commiserates with the family of late Stephen Keshi, and with the entire country on his untimely passing (away).’’

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The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo had also issued a statement commiserating with the family of the late soccer star who died at the age of 54 years on Wednesday.

Eagles captain and coach Stephen Keshi, and described the incident t as a tragic loss to the nation.In a statement, Osinbajo said that the late footballer’s rich legacy would continue to live in the hearts of Nigerians.

``His personal triumphs and pursuits as a world-class professional footballer inspired many young talented sportsmen and women around Africa to strive for excellence.

``His great work with our youth and senior national teams unified our country and brought joy to many compatriots.

``His feats within and outside the country are a rich legacy which will continue to live on in our hearts,’’ Osinbajo wrote.

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He said that as captain and coach of the national football team, Keshi’s service, dedication and achievements remained a great testament to the value of hard work.

The vice-president, on behalf of the people and Government of Nigeria, commiserated with the family of Keshi.

He said that the thoughts of Nigerians ``are with his children at this time of sadness, especially so soon after the loss of their mother.

``We send our deepest condolences to them and also to the countless friends he made in a lifetime of service.

``We pray that God grants the family the fortitude to bear the loss.’

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