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Burial Of Stephen Keshi Is On July 29th by queendalyn(f): 11:25pm On Jul 20, 2016
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The burial of former Super Eagles captain and Chief Coach, Stephen Keshi, who died on June 8th has been slated for July 29th at his hometown, Illah in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State. According to the Delta State Commissioner for Information, Patrick Ukah who is a member of the Keshi burial committee, Keshi’s funeral ceremony will commence on Thursday July 28th and end on Sunday July 31st.
The funeral would kick off in Edo State on Thursday July 28th with a requiem mass at Saint Paul’s Catholic Church, Airport Road, Benin-City, from 9:00 am, followed by lying in state at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, also in Benin-City, by 11:00am.
There will also be a novelty match by All Stars as well as a session of tributes in honour of the late soccer star at the stadium.
“The same day, his remains will depart Benin-City for Asaba, Delta State, from 1:15pm. On arrival, there will be lying in state ceremony at Stephen Keshi International Stadium, Indoor Hall, Asaba, from 3:15pm, followed by a novelty match by All Stars and Tributes at Stephen Keshi International Stadium, Asaba, from 3:30pm”Ukah said The service of songs/vigil Mass will the same day hold at St John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Illah, by 6:00pm, according to the obsequies release. On Friday, July 29th, his body will leave Asaba for his hometown, Illah by 7am.
There will be a lying in state at his family home, Ukpologwu Quarters, Illah, from 8:30am. A Requiem Mass will take place at St John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Illah, by 10:00am followed by interment at his family compound, Ukpologwu Quarters, Illah, from 12:30pm.
A thanksgiving will be held at the Evangelist Catholic Church, Illah on Sunday July 31st.



Source: http://www.timenaija.com/2016/07/20/stephen-keshi-to-be-buried-july-29th/
Re: Burial Of Stephen Keshi Is On July 29th by queendalyn(f): 11:25pm On Jul 20, 2016
RIP.
So So Sad
Re: Burial Of Stephen Keshi Is On July 29th by horlamelekan(m): 11:27pm On Jul 20, 2016
Rip man
Re: Burial Of Stephen Keshi Is On July 29th by adewumiopeyemi(m): 11:28pm On Jul 20, 2016
rip sir.... God will surely reward u in heaven sir.. angry sad sad sad
Re: Burial Of Stephen Keshi Is On July 29th by fiftynaira(m): 11:35pm On Jul 20, 2016
Chai
Re: Burial Of Stephen Keshi Is On July 29th by WebSurfer(m): 12:28am On Jul 21, 2016
May his soul rest in peace... Rest on Big boss
Re: Burial Of Stephen Keshi Is On July 29th by poshestmina(f): 2:57am On Jul 21, 2016
Rest well
Re: Burial Of Stephen Keshi Is On July 29th by opeyemiieblog(m): 5:03am On Jul 21, 2016
rip boss
Re: Burial Of Stephen Keshi Is On July 29th by greatgod2012(f): 5:13am On Jul 21, 2016
So this man has not been buried.

I like that novelty match in his honour.

May his soul continue to rest in perfect peace.

May God give his families and loved ones the fortitude to bear the loss.
Re: Burial Of Stephen Keshi Is On July 29th by cyberdurable(m): 9:47am On Jul 21, 2016
cry
Re: Burial Of Stephen Keshi Is On July 29th by veekid(m): 9:47am On Jul 21, 2016
Rip icon
Re: Burial Of Stephen Keshi Is On July 29th by Lanre4uonly(m): 9:50am On Jul 21, 2016
Adieu big boss! May God grant your soul an eternal rest, may God comfort the bereaved family & the entire football community.

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Re: Burial Of Stephen Keshi Is On July 29th by 3RNEST(m): 9:52am On Jul 21, 2016
So sad we will always Miss U.. RIP
Re: Burial Of Stephen Keshi Is On July 29th by jazinogold(m): 9:53am On Jul 21, 2016
RIP to the legend of our time!!! sad sad sad
Re: Burial Of Stephen Keshi Is On July 29th by BrainnewsNg(f): 9:58am On Jul 21, 2016
It is a pity
Rest in Peace to him
Re: Burial Of Stephen Keshi Is On July 29th by zuma4k(m): 10:00am On Jul 21, 2016
RIP the BIG BOSS
Re: Burial Of Stephen Keshi Is On July 29th by scholes23(m): 10:08am On Jul 21, 2016
SO TRULY TRULY YOU'RE GONE.



GOD BE WITH YOU TILL WE MEET AGAIN





GOD BLESS YOUR SOUL BIG BOSS

Re: Burial Of Stephen Keshi Is On July 29th by sexychocho(f): 10:10am On Jul 21, 2016
RIP Stephen Keshi

So Sad

I remember d way u alwaz chew ur gum during matches

Ile ma njeniyan
Re: Burial Of Stephen Keshi Is On July 29th by Category1: 10:13am On Jul 21, 2016
May his gentle soul rest in peace
Re: Burial Of Stephen Keshi Is On July 29th by Category1: 10:14am On Jul 21, 2016
May his gentle soul rest in peace
Amen
Re: Burial Of Stephen Keshi Is On July 29th by meekyrozzay: 10:31am On Jul 21, 2016
ok.
Re: Burial Of Stephen Keshi Is On July 29th by FinestPINACLE(f): 10:38am On Jul 21, 2016
greatgod2012:
So this man has not been buried.


I like that novelty match in his honour.


May his soul continue to rest in perfect peace.


May God give his families and loved ones the fortitude to bear the loss.
same thinking. Like minds.
Re: Burial Of Stephen Keshi Is On July 29th by FlamesD: 10:38am On Jul 21, 2016
The Big Boss, may Almighty God grant your soul eternal rest. Amen
Re: Burial Of Stephen Keshi Is On July 29th by Franchise21(m): 10:55am On Jul 21, 2016
RIP Legend
Re: Burial Of Stephen Keshi Is On July 29th by YaksonFCA(m): 11:02am On Jul 21, 2016
RIP Big boss
Re: Burial Of Stephen Keshi Is On July 29th by meltiplexer: 11:17am On Jul 21, 2016
RIP to the Big Boss, Naijabet man say so
Re: Burial Of Stephen Keshi Is On July 29th by mensos544: 11:48am On Jul 21, 2016
We Xtians with too much wahala. He should'v been buried since instead of all ds. Sha, I trust Muslim fr dt Gen. Abacha n late Yar'dua are good scenario cz spending on dead body is uncall fr which living r struggling to survive....
Re: Burial Of Stephen Keshi Is On July 29th by goshen26: 12:55pm On Jul 21, 2016
Nigeria only celebrate their legends when they are gone...smh..



RIP big boss
Re: Burial Of Stephen Keshi Is On July 29th by Edetedu5(m): 2:28pm On Jul 21, 2016
May your soul rest in the bossom of the Lord, Amen.
Re: Burial Of Stephen Keshi Is On July 29th by uqueenette: 4:39pm On Jul 21, 2016
May his soul rest in peace
Re: Burial Of Stephen Keshi Is On July 29th by Tstuff(m): 8:11pm On Jul 21, 2016
Expressing my condolence.
Its sad moments for Keshi's kids, just after lossing their mom they've lost dad too. May God show then orphanage care sadExpressing my condolence.
Its sad moments for Keshi's kids, just after lossing their mom they've lost dad too. May God show then orphanage care
Re: Burial Of Stephen Keshi Is On July 29th by ahamonyeka(m): 12:53am On Jul 22, 2016
To the family: how far about the autopsy?what is the result?

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