By Divine Sam
Christian Chukwu, former captain and coach of the Super Eagles, has passed away at the age of 74. The iconic figure in Nigerian football died earlier on Saturday, though specific details regarding his death remain undisclosed at this time.
The news was confirmed by his longtime friend and former teammate, Dr. Olusegun Odegbami.
“I just received the news that between 9:00 and 10:00 this morning, ‘Chairman’ Christian Chukwu, MFR, my bosom friend and teammate, one of the greatest football players in Nigeria’s history, has passed on,” Odegbami shared. “Babuje, Emmanuel Okala, MON, gave me the sad news a few minutes ago. May ‘Onyim’ find peace with Our Creator in Heaven and console his family.”
Chukwu holds a distinguished place in Nigeria’s football history, having captained the Super Eagles to their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) victory in 1980. He later went on to manage the national team in the early 2000s, becoming one of the few individuals to both lead Nigeria on the pitch and from the sidelines.
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