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BREAKING: Former Super Eagles Coach Adegboye Onigbinde is dead
- High Chief Festus Adegboye Onigbinde, former Super Eagles coach and Modakeke high chief, has died at age 88 as announced by his family.
- Onigbinde was the first indigenous coach to lead Nigeria's Super Eagles to a FIFA World Cup in 2002 held in South Korea and Japan.
- His family praised him for his roles as a community leader, father, and grandfather.
- The Nigerian football community and citizens have paid tribute to him as a pioneer, mentor, and patriot with a lasting legacy.
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BREAKING: Former Super Eagles Coach Adegboye Onigbinde is dead
A former Super Eagles coach, Adegboye Onigbinde, has died at the age of 88. His family confirmed his passing on Monday through a WhatsApp broadcast message signed by Bolade Adesuyi, a member of the family. The broadcast message read, “With great gratitude to God for a life well spent, we announce the passing of this great man, a Modakeke High Chief, the first indigenous Nigerian Super Eagles football coach, father, husband, grandfather, great-gr…
Tinubu Mourns Ex-Super Eagles Coach, Adegboye Onigbinde
President Bola Tinubu has sympathised with the family and associates of renowned football administrator and former Super Eagles head coach, High Chief Festus Adegboye Onigbinde, who passed away on Monday at the age of 88.The President, in a release issued on Tuesday by his Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, extended his condolences to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the National Sports Commission (NSC), professional collea…
President Tinubu Pays Tribute to Former Super Eagles Coach - Voice of Nigeria Broadcasting Service
President Bola Tinubu has condoled with the family and associates of renowned football administrator and former Nigeria national team head coach, Festus Adegboye Onigbinde over his death. He described the late football tactician as a disciplined and principled figure whose integrity, vision, and enduring passion for the beautiful game left an indelible mark on Nigerian football.” The President in a condolence message issued on Tuesday by his Spo…
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