Nigerian football icon Stephen Okechukwu Keshi died suddenly in the early hours of Wednesday in Benin City, Edo state, TheCable understands. The former international football player and coach had lost his wife of 33 years, Kate, last year after a prolonged battle with cancer. TheCable confirmed his death from a member of his family as well as one of his close associates. “He was not ill at all, never showed any signs of illness, but we suspect he never got over the death of his wife,” a friend said. He is survived by four children and his mother.



http://saharareporters.com/2016/06/07/former-super-eagles-coach-stephen-keshi-dead

wat a painful loss......tot u wud cum back and win world cup 4 us but so sad u re gone
Rip keshi

RIP Stephen Keshi. You were a good football player, a good Captain and a good Coach. Nigerian football and football fans and indeed the football world will never forget your immense contribution. To Keshi's family, take heart and may God give you strength and courage to bear the loss.

Just when the news came that he was to be the coach of South Africa's Orlando Pirates, this sad event happened.

You will never be forgotten our big boss. It's like a nightmare to me.

My eyes are soaked in tears.