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Ex-Super Eagles coach, Monday Sinclair, has died at the age of 88, after battling with diabetes for a while.

Former Nigeria goalkeeper, Peterside Idah, disclosed the news of his death in a Facebook post.

It is believed Sinclair passed away on Wednesday around 3:15pm.

“Our daddy is gone. What a man. He signed me to play for Sharks. Gave me my first match against Niger Tornadoes of Minna,” Idah wrote.

After Philippe Troussier was sacked in 1997, Sinclair was appointed coach of the Eagles on an interim basis and took charge of two friendly matches against Zambia and Tunisia.

Sinclair has been credited with discovering ex-Nigeria internationals like Peter Rufai, Taribo West, Finidi George, and Idah Peterside, etc.

Source: https://dailypost.ng/2025/07/17/former-super-eagles-coach-monday-sinclair-is-dead/

May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace "AMEN"

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Our daddy is gone. What a man. He signed me to play for Sharks. Gave me my first match against Niger Tornadoes of Minna,” Idah wrote.

RIP sir.. It's a Debt we must all Pay... Let's just be Good.

Death is definitely not the end of the road.

It is the beginning of something greater...

Rip, may God comfort his family and grant them fortitude

RIP to the dead!

Ripe old age of eighty eight years.

May your soul rest in perfect peace!!!

MICVOCT
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RIP sir, God indeed blessed you with old age ,you are even older than buharia but I keep wondering why the world even UK where buharia died refused to send their condolences, abi they knew what we don't know.....am just thinking out loud ....

It is just a matter of time, all of us will go one by one!
A gentle reminder!

What is it with Ex Super Eagles and death this year. Angel death please slow down a bit... Allow these people to enjoy their retirement in peace.

RIP Coachee.

Monday Sinclair
Disu
Udemezue
Bazuaye
Ikhana (I read he is bedridden at the moment?
Then
Fanny Amun and co..
Coaches that helped make Nigeria a football powerhouse in the world.

Nigeria should have a structured system of helping those that played very important riles and shaping how the world see the country in positive lights. These Coaches and players that arw dying in very sad ways, are part of that group.

I remember the first time I travelled to Shanghai and met a factory boss. Once I mentioned I was from Nigeria, he became excited and started asking me if I knew about Sunday Oliseh, Kanu Nwankwo, and if I have met Okocha, Amokatchie etc. Apparently he watched Nigeria win the Atlanata Olympics, loved the playing style and memorised all the names of the players. But you know what else he didn't know? The name of the president of Nigeria then or if Nigeria was in West or "South South" Africa ...

That tells you how effective sporting activities are in building an image for the country..

Poverty and poor health care ending people daily.

waice6571:
What is it with Ex Super Eagles and death this year. Angel death please slow down a bit... Allow these people to enjoy their retirement in peace.

RIP Coachee.

The man was 88 years old

As my late grandfather used to say, once you pass 70, na added time you dey on.

Chai 2025 take am easy na just middle of the year chai

A man died this week, people came on social media to raise curses on him, even when they were told to stop and respect the dead, they refused and continue to curse him in death.

Another man died the same week, people showed sympathy and empathy telling how he raised people, gave hope to several young minds.

What common? They both died in their old age, leaders they were (though, in different capacities), people give accounts about them.

What difference: One was cursed again and again. One was blessed by the same people.

Lessons: what do you want people to say about you? How are you living your life now, above all, when the roll called yonder, where do you want to be (eternity or hell)

CHOOSE!

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Rest in peace sir

Source: https://dailypost.ng/2025/07/17/former-super-eagles-coach-monday-sinclair-is-dead/[/quote]

Ex-Super Eagles coach, Monday Sinclair, has died at the age of 88. I think he handled under age team too. He was a fine man in his playing days. Sail

Is that how they do it in other countries?

And when they were the coach are they not being paid for their service

owobokiri:
Monday Sinclair
Disu
Udemezue
Bazuaye
Ikhana (I read he is bedridden at the moment?
Then
Fanny Amun and co..
Coaches that helped make Nigeria a football powerhouse in the world.

Nigeria should have a structured system of helping those that played very important riles and shaping how the world see the country in positive lights. These Coaches and players that arw dying in very sad ways, are part of that group.

I remember the first time I travelled to Shanghai and met a factory boss. Once I mentioned I was from Nigeria, he became excited and started asking me if I knew about Sunday Oliseh, Kanu Nwankwo, and if I have met Okocha, Amokatchie etc. Apparently he watched Nigeria win the Atlanata Olympics, loved the playing style and memorised all the names of the players. But you know what else he didn't know? The name of the president of Nigeria then or if Nigeria was in West or "South South" Africa ...

That tells you how effective sporting activities are in building an image for the country..

People just dey die up and down,
As I dey so, fear don dey catch me

Tayorshd87:
Is that how they do it in other countries?

And when they were the coach are they not being paid for their service

Do you know that as we speak, the current Super Eagles squad are being owned tons and tons unpaid bonuses for most the matches they played in recent times? Even dating back to the last African Nations Cup..

If it was in the days of Stephen Keshi or Sunday Oliseh, agitations would have been rife in the Super Eagles camp by now. I guess there is a sort quietness because of the "Oyibo" captain who seem not ready to tango with the NFF.

Do you also know that most of the Eagles players who were promised houses for different tournaments they won in the 90s and 2000s are just getting to be given those houses in recent years? Some have even died..

Other countries do have football federations that are up to speed in terms of making sure that players get their reasonable benefits while they're with the national team. It is not the case in Nigeria, do your checks...

Most people don't know it, but The Nigerian Football Association (NFA) now turned to The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), is one of the most corrupt institutions in the country by far.. Do you know that the federal government under this Tinubu actually gave them the cash to offset all bonuses and allowances, it disappeared!
Read up on that too..

RIP sir
This July get as it be for typing RIP. May the good Lord be with the family you left behind

I saw his son looking gloomy yesterday, I had the privilege of listening to him talk football. May his soul Rest In Peace

waice6571:
What is it with Ex Super Eagles and death this year. Angel death please slow down a bit... Allow these people to enjoy their retirement in peace.

RIP Coachee.

He died an old man, as of 2022 he was still walking without aid

Why are they all dying lately like it was planned.

I be dey think say the man na foreign coach o. As him name be Sinclair. RIP SIRE

Monday Sinclair one of the foundational couches of our local leagues when our league was at it's best.

RIP sir for your contribution to the sports development in Nigeria.


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