Keshi guided the Super Eagles to win the 2013 African Nations Cup – their last trophy won till date – as head coach. He’s survived by four children and his mother.
Nollywood, musicians, TV personalities and business moguls have joined football stars globally to mourn Keshi – who managed the Nigerian, Togolese and Malian national teams during his coaching career.
Stephen Keshi? Oh, l’m truly sad. He was special, representing a bridge between what was and what could be. We chose what was. Rest boss.
— Funmi Iyanda (@Funmilola) June 8, 2016
Oh My God! hmm… Rest in Peace Stephen Keshi — D’banj D Kokomaster (@iamdbanj) June 8, 2016
“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a battle”. RIP Stephen Keshi.
— PrincessTosynBucknor (@TosynBucknor) June 8, 2016
Rip Mr Stephen Keshi…… Life is short,be at peace, live in peace and spread love — iruobe waje (@OfficialWaje) June 8, 2016
He made us proud! Still in shock!!! RIP to the great Coach Stephen Keshi #OMG
— Peter Okoye MrP (@PeterPsquare) June 8, 2016
Sad news about Stephen Keshi. Praying for God’s comfort for his family and friends. — Remi Sonaiya (@oluremisonaiya) June 8, 2016
Stephen Keshi was too young to go. 🙁
— Banky Wellington (@BankyW) June 8, 2016
Shocking sad news of the passing of Stephen Keshi RIP we pray for his family. — Femi Anikulapo -Kuti (@Femiakuti) June 8, 2016
I feel anguished waking up to the news that Stephen Keshi, former Super Eagles captain and coach has passed on.
— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) June 8, 2016
Keshi was such an admirable and dedicated man who did Nigeria proud with his talent in the game of football. May he rest in peace. — Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) June 8, 2016
RIP Stephen Keshi
Pray that God comforts the loved ones you left behind. — Cinderella Man (@Osi_Suave) June 8, 2016
This Stephen Keshi story can’t be true. It can’t. — Ebuka Obi-Uchendu (@Ebuka) June 8, 2016
I really hope the news about Steve keshi is not true
— Emma Nyra (@EmmaNyra) June 8, 2016
RIP Stephen Keshi ⚽️ — tolu ogunlesi (@toluogunlesi) June 8, 2016
So so sad! Rest in Peace Stephen Keshi. #RIPKeshi
— Toolz O.D (@ToolzO) June 8, 2016
God Knows It All. May God Keep You Sir S. Keshi & Grant Your Family Strength #StephenKeshiLivesOn — DJ SPINALL (@DJSPINALL) June 8, 2016
R.I.P Big boss #Keshi pic.twitter.com/N9MzBr51BC
— Steve Babaeko (@Steve_eko) June 8, 2016
Rest in perfect Peace Stephen Keshi….. what a Loss — iLLYGAti!!!! (@illBlissGoretti) June 8, 2016
News of the demise of Stephen Keshi has just reached me. It is a sad day for Nigerian football. My prayers are with his family #RIPKeshi
— Rauf Aregbesola (@raufaregbesola) June 8, 2016
This one really hurts. So Keshi’s kids are now orphans? Goodness!!! — Ebuka Obi-Uchendu (@Ebuka) June 8, 2016
RIP Stephen Okechukwu Keshi. The greatest footballer to have ever worn the green and white colours of Nigeria, he is the best center half Nigeria has ever produced, the best and longest serving captain, the best Coach, and a perfect example of who a HERO should be. Thanks for the joy and wonderful memories you brought to us. Rest in the presence of God almighty. A photo posted by Godwin Aruwayo (@godwinaruwayo) on
Good night CHAIRMAN STEPHEN KESHI… Rest in Peace, as I continue to live in denial… A photo posted by DELE MOMODU (@delemomoduovation) on
#GoodbyeLegend A photo posted by Simi (@symplysimi) on
☹️ Travel Well sir… God knows best. #RIPStephenKeshi A photo posted by Darey Art Alade (@dareydarey) on
#Dishearteningnews…Learn to give flowers while people are still living…you never know.R.I.P SIR.may God comfort the loved ones you left behind#LEGENDARY#Greatman A photo posted by MADRINA (@cynthiamorganlive) on
This is sad… Sad. Sad. Rest In Peace Stephen Keshi. A photo posted by Choco (@yvonnejegede) on
