Stephen Keshi’s Son Speaks on his father’s Death

Son of Nigerian football icon who passed away days ago, Stephen Keshi Jnr, has thanked everyone for their amazing support after the demise of his father.

The nation was plunged into mourning on June 8 when news broke that the highly respected former Super Eagles player and coach, had died in Benin.

Stephen Keshi’s son spoke from his residence in Atlanta Georgia on behalf of the family and said that though the family is in mourning, they are comforted by the fact that their parents who were together for 33 years have been reunited.

“We’re still mourning our father, we’re still shocked and confused. Words can’t describe our feelings right now, but we want to remain joyful, remain happy, because he was a joyful and happy person. For us what helps is our parents are together now; they were together on earth for 33 years. It soothes us that they are together in heaven,” he said.

He further expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming support the family has received stating that the burial arrangements will be communicated to all and sundry, Vanguard reports.

“His illustrious football career took him outside of Nigeria to Ivory Coast first, before he made the trip to Europe; a trip footballer’s make today and he was one of the first to embark on such journey. We will keep you updated on where and when the wake keeping in California and Georgia will be as well as information about the burial in Nigeria. Let us celebrate and honour Stephen Keshi, celebrate his example to serve his country, honour his accomplishments as a player, father and coach, remember the smile and energetic laughter he had that brightened every room he walked into.”

Stephen Okechukwu Keshi, was the captain of the Super Eagles of Nigeria team that represented the country at the FIFA World Cup in 1994 and was the second man to win the Africa Cup of Nations as a player and manager.