US EditionNigeria: Tinubu Mourns Christian Chukwu, Hails Him As 'Symbol of Excellence and Patriotism'
- Christian Chukwu, age 74, a Nigerian football icon, died on Saturday, prompting national grief.
- Chukwu's legendary career and contributions made him a national treasure and respected figure.
- Chukwu, nicknamed 'Chairman,' captained the Green Eagles, later coaching the Super Eagles.
- Tinubu stated Chukwu brought joy and stood as a pillar; others called him 'patriotism personified'.
- Chukwu's death prompted condolences, recognizing his lasting legacy and profound impact on football.
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Governors, Onigbinde, Adepoju, others pay tribute to Christian Chukwu
Christian Chukwu is being celebrated not only for lifting trophies but for uniting people and inspiring generations The post Governors, Onigbinde, Adepoju, others pay tribute to Christian Chukwu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
'He brought joy to millions of Nigerians' — Tinubu reacts to Chukwu's death
President Bola Tinubu has responded to the death of former Super Eagles coach Christian Chukwu. It will be recalled that Chukwu passed away on Saturday morning at the age of 74. The former footballer has left a void in the hearts of many football enthusiasts. In his reaction, Tinubu, in a statement issued by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, joined the football community in mourning Chukwu’s passing. He stated that Chukwu brought joy to millions of N…
Senator Adeyemi Urges Tinubu To Immortalise Christian Chukwu
Senator Smart Adeyemi has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immortalise the late Christian Chukwu, the legendary former captain of Nigeria’s national football team, the Green Eagles (now Super Eagles), who led the country to its first Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in 1980 after previously securing two bronze medals.Adeyemi, a former representative of Kogi West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, made the appeal in a statem…
Sanwo-Olu mourns football legend Christian Chukwu, hails his legacy
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Super Eagles coach and captain, Christian Chukwu, describing his passing as a monumental loss to Nigeria’s football community. In a heartfelt statement released on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, Sanwo-Olu eulogised Chukwu as a national icon whose contributions to Nigerian football remain unparalleled. The…
Lagos FA Boss Gafar Liameed Commiserates With NFF, Nigerians On Chairman Christian Chukwu's Death
Nigerians and indeed, the football community in Nigeria and Africa are reeling in pains and shock over the death of Nigerian football legend Christian ‘Chairman’ Chukwu, who died yesterday, aged 74 years. Read Also: Williams Ignatius Of Divine Praise Football Academy Signs First Professional Contract with JK Tammeka Tartu In Estonia Late Christian Chukwu MFR, was a former captain and coach of the then Green Eagles, now Super Eagles. Renowned for…
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