kcid:
This govermnent is not trying at all

bro u n I know that this criticism is just uncalled for....no way wey u go tell me say fed govt no contribute anything for that burial....For NFF chairman to be present was an honor.....a lot of other people have served this nation and such honor wasn't given to them......Buhari was honorable enough to reward a set of players that won under 17 world cup after over 30 years........n u tell me he didn't do anything for Keshi, wetin the family want abeg?

Isabel2457:
muhammad ALI didnt die for his country but he was honored.

Darling, what a response. Common sense speaking

Oluwabusobomi:
Nigeria legend Keshi buried devoid of promised fanfare

Former Nigeria skipper and coach Stephen Keshi has been laid to rest in his village of Ilah, southern Nigeria, Friday afternoon, but without the fanfare promised by the country's government.

Keshi, 54, died on June 8 in Benin City.

However, it was not the state funeral that the Nigerian government first promised with oil-rich Delta State and Keshi's family organising his final passage beginning with a number of events on Thursday.

Nigerian sports minister Solomon Dalung said the government chose a low-key funeral because Keshi left behind a family that has to be catered for.

"I am not shocked by the way the government has treated this event," said a disappointed ex-Nigeria captain and teammate of Keshi, Austin Eguavoen.

"For instance, most of us have yet to get the houses the government promised us when we won the Nations Cup in 1994.
"You are only energised when you have been looked after.

"You now wonder if Nigeria is worth fighting for or even dying for."

Keshi's son Femi blasted the government for failing to honour a promise of a state funeral for his father.

"The federal government did not deliver on the promises they made to us as regards our father's burial," he said.

Keshi made history in 2013, when he became only the second man after Mahmoud El Gohary of Egypt to win the Africa Cup of Nations both as a player and a coach.

'Big Boss' will also be remembered as the man who spared off the exodus of Nigerian players to Belgium in the mid-80s when he signed for Anderlecht.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/07/now-wonder-nigeria-worth-fighting-even-dying/

Can you imagine Who does that

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onadana:
What do this people want again.Haba...Nigeria gave them fame and fortune.

You surely need a brain evaluation? Is this how a legend should be buried ? Let's take a cue from countries nah.

banmee:


Nigerians can be funny. This is a country that nothing functions. And when i say nothing, i mean absolutely nada and for some reason they expect this one thing, a burial in this case, to go smoothly. Are these guy living in Nigeria at all? Or am I the only one sane? It is like it is a surprise to them that the country is jacked the phuck up. What is wrong with these people? If i may quote the literary genius, cococandy ; What do you expect when the number of s.tupid people outnumber normal people in a country? Newsflash people; you should and must always expect chaos. I know i do.

ha. You flatter me.

DIE DOING GOD'S WORK IS D BEST. THERE IS ALWAYS A REWARD. MY REGARDS TO HIS FAMILY.

[quote author=Oluwabusobomi post=48007910]Nigeria legend Keshi buried devoid of promised fanfare

Former Nigeria skipper and coach Stephen Keshi has been laid to rest in his village of Ilah, southern Nigeria, Friday afternoon, but without the fanfare promised by the country's government.

Keshi, 54, died on June 8 in Benin City.

However, it was not the state funeral that the Nigerian government first promised with oil-rich Delta State and Keshi's family organising his final passage beginning with a number of events on Thursday.

Nigerian sports minister Solomon Dalung said the government chose a low-key funeral because Keshi left behind a family that has to be catered for.

"I am not shocked by the way the government has treated this event," said a disappointed ex-Nigeria captain and teammate of Keshi, Austin Eguavoen.

"For instance, most of us have yet to get the houses the government promised us when we won the Nations Cup in 1994.
"You are only energised when you have been looked after.

"You now wonder if Nigeria is worth fighting for or even dying for."

Keshi's son Femi blasted the government for failing to honour a promise of a state funeral for his father.

"The federal government did not deliver on the promises they made to us as regards our father's burial," he said.

Keshi made history in 2013, when he became only the second man after Mahmoud El Gohary of Egypt to win the Africa Cup of Nations both as a player and a coach.

'Big Boss' will also be remembered as the man who spared off the exodus of Nigerian players to Belgium in the mid-80s when he signed for Anderlecht.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/07/now-wonder-nigeria-worth-fighting-even-dying/

[Everything una go blame Buhari, I'm sure soon u will start peddling rumour he killed Keshi]

If Keshi was A Muslim and Northern Buhari would have supported his Burial

Oluwabusobomi:
This govt is the worst I had ever seen!

They will never for once deliver on their promise...always giving excuses.
I spit on Buhari.

Just imaging if GEJ is still the President today, Kechi would have been giving his due "last" respect and recognition.

Your spit is worthless and useless only God can curse and bless.

[quote author=Jombojombo post=48008095]Buhari will never be celebrated in his entire life time!
Failure shall always be his companion!! Amen!

Lalasticlala, this is an injury to Nigerian football[/quote

God has spoken see who is cursing....what honour are you talking about ? Take your curse else where the man is honoured and successful already. You curse don't have effects only God can curse and bless. Your hatred won't take you anywhere grow up.

shinel:


So what is your evidence the govt even paid their salaries and entitlements fully.
Tell me, one of Daura Dollardinanho ass lickers.
Spit on your foolishness...

n what is ur evidence dy dnt, even if dy avnt r dy nt also owing d living workers? well cnt really argue wt u.... it obvious yu r jxt one of d anti Buhari

dz guy must b kidding, how in d hell has he died fo Nigeria. All dz broke ass Nig sport personalities slf, u 1 turn Nigeria to father xmas

sirfesto:
some people makes outrageous comments here, some will say he is just a civil servant who is being payed for his work what about the president of this country is he not payed his salaries but just because he had an ear infections its turned a federal ear infection service, some guys will die early just because if they live long they will turn to wicked elders

God bless u for this comment

Oluwabusobomi:
This govt is the worst I had ever seen!

They will never for once deliver on their promise...always giving excuses.
I spit on Buhari.

Just imaging if GEJ is still the President today, Kechi would have been giving his due "last" respect and recognition.

In as much I will not support not fulfilling promises made.

In your sense, you had spoken like a wise person and fellow candidates have given you likes, habi. Without any aorta of tribalism, was GEJ in the desert when Rashid Yekinni died, cant we always think like humans with robust memory, Na wa oo for this our hen brain generation whose succour to vent gibberish is to sit and type shit.

May God give Keshi's family the strength to bear the loss of an iroko in their family.

Kgdavid:


How could Oliseh make such a statement? The Federal govt may have failed you but your service was to the nation not the government!

I don't get the sense of entitlement these guys have sometimes... even when we play 5 a side here or a full 11-11 game we play our hearts out. Not because of the hope of cars or houses or acknowledgement but simply for the love of the game.

Why can't you just play the game and be grateful for the opportunity to have represented Nigeria?

Hahahaha! You are trying to force patriotism. No you cannot.

For most, 9ja is a nightmare they hope to wake up from one day. Like Soviet Union.

Lanretoye:
what contribution did the boys he coached to glory make.many of them strive to make it to stardom through the national team amd wen they get there they never give back to their community let alone the nation.
we all knw that there was once a govt in nigeria,y now blame the govt for her responsiveness or otherwise?.
come to look at things (imo) late keshi(mhsrip) worked for his country and in a contractual capacity and is being paid the same way he was contracted by togo,waiting on the govt for burial right is only discretional and not obligatory otherwise so be it in future case of death of any team member or player of the super eagles.
As a matter of fact,i doubt a football body that is not bouyant enough to sponsor its team to a glorious event like the olympics will contribute meaningfully to keshi's burial other than accrue more motuary expenses to the family of the deceased.
The family of late stephen keshi is good enough to bury their son and they have done just that,lets all pray for the repose of the soul of the deceased and leave the govt out of this.
FAREWELL SKIPPO.

Bless you sire!... I'm happy we still have people that think outside the box, Keshi had a paid employment with the Nff, he didn't do the job for charity.
And he protested when he didn't get paid, even in his playing days, just like any other government employee would. By did way he didn't die for Nigeria, he died of heart attack not while on National duty.
The only people that die for Nigeria in my opinion are the law enforcement agents : police, army etc who are not permitted to protest any unpaid salaries yet put their lives on the line to protect the country. Demanding a state funeral for Keshi in this economic hard times is just unfair.

Jombojombo:
Buhari will never be celebrated in his entire life time!
Failure shall always be his companion!! Amen!

Lalasticlala, this is an injury to Nigerian football

Wetin u expect from abokiiiiiii. . No brain!

The kind of monikers I see on Nairaland these days ehn? Which one is oluwabusobomi, jombojombo and the likes

.....lack of fund...while they and their families lives and enjoys heaven. The day is near..hand go catch them.e no far
Thieves and liars. All of them!

....reason why you will see some athletes from Nigeria shining out for other countries of the world.

Which way Nigeria?

[quote author=Jombojombo post=48008095]Buhari will never be celebrated in his entire life time!
Failure shall always be his companion!! Amen!

Lalasticlala, this is an injury to Nigerian football[/quote
]
Such bitterness! When you spew curses on a fellow human, you better watch your back!

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Such bitterness! When you spew curses on a fellow human, you better watch your back!

Lanretoye:
what contribution did the boys he coached to glory make.many of them strive to make it to stardom through the national team amd wen they get there they never give back to their community let alone the nation.
we all knw that there was once a govt in nigeria,y now blame the govt for her responsiveness or otherwise?.
come to look at things (imo) late keshi(mhsrip) worked for his country and in a contractual capacity and is being paid the same way he was contracted by togo,waiting on the govt for burial right is only discretional and not obligatory otherwise so be it in future case of death of any team member or player of the super eagles.
As a matter of fact,i doubt a football body that is not bouyant enough to sponsor its team to a glorious event like the olympics will contribute meaningfully to keshi's burial other than accrue more motuary expenses to the family of the deceased.
The family of late stephen keshi is good enough to bury their son and they have done just that,lets all pray for the repose of the soul of the deceased and leave the govt out of this.
FAREWELL SKIPPO.

The most sensible statement on this thread.....All other statements i have read lacks broad thinking and depth...

Federal zoological republic of Nizooria wt one Daura cow in charge

A mad man once said, "instead of me to die so that nigeria will get better, I prefer to be mad and let d country be in chaos..." Nigeria isn't worth dying for.

Oluwabusobomi:
This govt is the worst I had ever seen!

They will never for once deliver on their promise...always giving excuses.
I spit on Buhari.

Just imaging if GEJ is still the President today, Kechi would have been giving his due "last" respect and recognition.

I'm not sure if it's PMB that's supposed to handle the burial directly if u understand democracy n governance but i know PMB wasn't the president in 1994

The hard truth is, do not expect anything from anybody. 2. Do not expect anything at all from any government state or federal. 3. Do not think of thinking to expect anything from Nigeria government. If their help comes naturally and spontaneous, then good. Buh if not, do not expect anything from them!

KingEli:
please clarify me, how exactly did Keshi die for Nigeria?

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pls i didnt say dat oo
im only replying eguavhon's question
ddnt u read the topic?

Oluwabusobomi:
This govt is the worst I had ever seen!

They will never for once deliver on their promise...always giving excuses.
I spit on Buhari.

Just imaging if GEJ is still the President today, Kechi would have been giving his due "last" respect and recognition.

keshi is a national hero whenever a good govt comes into power come 2019 keshis corpse need to exhumed like father tansi and den given a national burial keshi suppose to be buried @ national stadium abuja and d stadium renamed after him he is the highest history maker in nigerian in terms of being the first captain and coach in nigeria and west africa as a whole to win the african cup of nations buhari shud be ashamed of his leaderdship style he has failed nigerians and we need to vote him out 2019 let's start d campaign now CHANGE THE CHANGE 2019

Oluwabusobomi:
This govt is the worst I had ever seen!

They will never for once deliver on their promise...always giving excuses.
I spit on Buhari.

Just imaging if GEJ is still the President today, Kechi would have been giving his due "last" respect and recognition.

Buhari is the worse thing that has ever happened to Nigeria, we should all cry in one voice to the Almighty God to remove that useless thing from Nigerian seat of power.

He has destroyed almost every institution in Nigeria except his own family and Zahara his daughter's welfare.
Imagine our athletes are all over everywhere begging for money to go to Rio Olympic.

To die for Nigeria is to die in vain.

Even the masters of Nigeria do not want to die in Nigeria.

Time shall come when the new trend will be to be buried abroad.