The family of Coach Stephen Keshi, former Nigerian football coach who died early today in Benin, Edo state has issued a statement confirming his death.

The family also revealed that the 54 year old former Nigerian defender and captain had planned to travel out of Nigeria today back to his US base, before he had a sudden cardiac arrest and died.

The statement was issued by Emmanuel Ado, brother and aide to the late Keshi:

“With thanksgiving to God, the Ogbuenyi Fredrick Keshi family of Illah in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State, announces the death of Mr. Stephen Okechukwu Chinedu Keshi.”

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“Our son, brother, father, father-in-law, brother-in-law, has gone to be with his wife of 35 years (Nkem ), Mrs. Kate Keshi, who passed on on the 9th December 2015.
“Since her death, Keshi has been in mourning. He came back to Nigeria to be with her. He had planned to fly back today Wednesday, before he suffered a cardiac arrest. He has found rest.”

For now no details.

Emmanuel Ado
Brother
For the family

Source: http://www.jtownconnect.com/2016/06/shocker-family-reveals-cause-of-stephen.html

Cc: Lalasticlala

The rate at which people die suddenly nowadays is alarming oooh.

Just last week our Igwe's wife who was busy dancing during Bishop visit collapsed and died.
Plus Kossoko wife and many other non-noteable names just within a week.

Baba God, show your pips mercy ooo

Wetin dey this life sef?
Vanity upon vanity
What a loss to the sporting nation, may God console the family he left behind and may he find peace over there
we miss you big boss