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Former Super Eagles coach, Christian Chukwu, has passed away at the age of 74. He died earlier today, though details surrounding his death remain unclear at the time of filing this report.

In 2021, false reports of Chukwu’s death had circulated widely, prompting the legendary coach to refute the rumors during his 70th birthday celebration on January 4, 2021.

Reacting then, Chukwu said: “I am terribly embarrassed with this news that I am dead. Several people have been calling me from across the world since the news broke. I am still investigating the source of the story.”

Chukwu, affectionately known as “Chairman,” was a prominent figure in Nigerian football — both as a player and as a coach. His legacy in the sport remains significant.

Further updates will be provided as more details emerge.

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Chei!

May his soul rest in peace.

His name rings a bell and depicts excellence. Austino Milano should drop a tribute.

Christian + Chukwu

The first man to lift the AFCON as captain for Nigeria and the first African to lift the trophy as both captain and coach in 1980 & 1994 and he was a proud & confirmed Igbo man

Wow I could still remember vividly him leading us to Tunisia 2004.. Rest on legend

LEGEND !!!

The Chairman himself, excellent footballer and football coach.

[quote author=fergie001 post=134954717][/quote]It's on the front page of Vanguard

Eyaa! This Earth is Truly a Temporal Home. Don't live your life as though you will remain here for ever. Everyone has his/her inevitable appointed time. Try to Do Good before you depart. Positive Legacies have no equal. Christian Chukwu has finished his own. Rest in Peace Sir. Do you know you will equally answer this call one day? Just be Good!

Rest in Peace.

May he RIP AMEN.

So sad

Life expectancy in Nigeria is very low

Rip legend

Rest in peace Sir. Your manhood lives on.

RIP

RIP Legend.
Max Respect. 🫡

Rest in power sir

Chairman Chukwu!

You did so well for your nation and your profession. We admire you so much Sir.

Rest in Peace Sir.

Chairman goes home

RIP Legend

May his soul rest in peace. Many of his team mates on AFCON 1980 are already dead.

The only player that stood and shook Shehu Shagari's hand because we Igbos do not prostrate to human beings, while others were prostrating for the then president of Nigeria as they received their gold medals after winning the cup of nations in 1980.

Rest in peace.
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Rest In Peace "Chairman".

Great sportman, rest in peace.
Dangote brother.

May his soul rest in peace

Rip

The man who brought joy to many homes during African Nations Cup as a Captain of Green Eagles in 1981- Chairman Christian Chukwu !

The Country failed you and Mr Otedola came to your rescue in difficult time.

May your soul rest in paradise ✝️

The last time I saw him in Enugu thats like 4 years ago he was already looking like who would depart anytime soon
. Rest Well Legend

Eeyah!

Shuaib Ahmadu

Stephen Keshi

And now, Christian Chukwu

Three good indigenous coaches!

May God grant them eternal rest

Death is always part of life...

Get ready everyone
It comes to us all