Shuaibu Amodu former Super Eagles Coach Dies

It is a very sad week for the Super Eagles and members of the Nigerian Football Federation as the technical director of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), and former coach of the Super Eagles, Shuaibu Amodu, has died, the NFF announced early Saturday.

Shuaibu Amodu was a four-time coach of the national team, he passed on on Friday night shortly after complaining of chest pain, the NFF said in a post on its Twitter handle. He was 58.

Mr. Amodu was recently appointed technical director of the Eagles in April 2016.
His death came as the nation is still reeling from the loss of Stephen Keshi, the country’s football legend, who died three days ago, aged 54.

NFF Technical Director, Amodu Shuaibu has died at the age of 58.

— The NFF (@thenff) June 11, 2016

The four – time Coach of the Super Eagles complained of chest pains on Friday night and died in his sleep. RIP

— The NFF (@thenff) June 11, 2016

Amodu Shuaibu’s death comes three days after that of former Super Eagles Captain and Coach, Stephen Keshi.

— The NFF (@thenff) June 11, 2016