Remains of football legend, Christian Chukwu, laid to rest in Enugu

Encomiums as Gov. Mbah, others pay last respect as legendary Christian Chukwu is buried - THE AUTHORITY NEWS

The Governor of Enugu State, Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, on Saturday led a large gathering of mourners, dignitaries, and admirers to pay final respect to the late Christian Chukwu, Nigeria’s football icon, who passed away at the age of 74. The funeral service, held at St. Philips Anglican Church, Obe, in Nkanu-West Local Government Area, was presided over by the Anglican Bishop of Enugu Diocese, His Lordship, Prof. Samuel Ike. The ceremony drew an impr…

Late Football Legend, Christian Chukwu Laid To Rest At His Country Home

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Remains of former captain of Rangers International FC Enugu, and Coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Chairman, Christian Chukwu, was Saturday committed to mother earth at his country home, Obe, in Nkanu West Council area of Enugu state.  The late legend  was a former Technical Adviser of Rangers FC ,and  also a one […] The post Late Football Legend, Christian Chukwu Laid To Rest At His Country Home first appeared on African Exa…

Peter Obi Pays Tribute as Nigeria Bids Farewell to Football Legend Christian Chukwu — Akelicious

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, on Saturday joined sports lovers and dignitaries in Enugu to bid farewell to Nigerian football icon, Christian Chukwu, who was laid to rest in his country home in Obe, Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State. Obi described the late Super Eagles captain and coach as “one of Nigeria’s finest sports minds,” noting that Chukwu embodied discipline, resilience…

Remains of football legend, Christian Chukwu, laid to rest in Enugu

The late Nigerian football legend and Coach, Christian Chukwu, popularly called ‘Chairman’, was on Saturday laid to rest in his country home, Obe in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State. Chukwu, the former Super Eagles Captain and head coach, passed away on April 12, at the age of 74. Speaking at the event, […] The post Remains of football legend, Christian Chukwu, laid to rest in Enugu appeared first on Freedom Online.