Stephen was reportedly snatched by the cold hands of death at the early hours of today, June 8 due to a Cardiac arrest about five months after his wife’s passing.
The shocking demise of the ‘big boss’ have started drawing reactions from several quarters, with many finding the news difficult to digest.
‘This Stephen Keshi story can’t be true. It can’t,’ a Twitter user wrote.
See more reactions below;
Horrible news & Sad day as Our legendary Captain & brother Stephen Keshi dies.May his blessed soul rest in peace.we lost an iconic Hero 2day
— Sunday Oliseh (@SundayOOliseh) June 8, 2016
Tanzania Football Federation is joining Nigeria Football Federation in mourning the death of Stephen Keshi @thenff @CAF_Media @fifamedia
— Jamal Malinzi (@jamalmalinzi) June 8, 2016
So sad: Stephen Keshi, the superb former coach & player for Nigeria, has died unexpectedly at age 54. RIP.
— Grant Wahl (@GrantWahl) June 8, 2016
This Stephen Keshi story can’t be true. It can’t.
— Ebuka Obi-Uchendu (@Ebuka) June 8, 2016
Stephen Keshi’s wife died just last year.
Now he’s gone.
My goodness….his 4 kids! His mother.
Jesu Christi. Have mercy
— Tola (@tola_rf) June 8, 2016
Stephen Keshi is dead?
I’m shocked!!!!— ☀Mr. Olisaemeka ™☀ (@OlisaOsega) June 8, 2016
For the joy and smiles you brought, rest in peace, Stephen Keshi
— Alkasim Abdulkadir (@alkayy) June 8, 2016
How do you console STEPHEN KESHI’S Children months after their mums dead their dad is also dead?? TOUGH WORLD.
— kayode tijani (@kayodetijani200) June 8, 2016
RIP STEPHEN KESHI, we cant question God but this is completely tragic, devastating.We talked just days ago.Tough pic.twitter.com/tbDCEpgLHA
— kayode tijani (@kayodetijani200) June 8, 2016
Waking up to the news that Stephen Keshi is no more. This is shocking.
— Mkhwemnte (@Mkhu28) June 8, 2016
RIP former Nigeria head coach, Stephen Keshi. Sad day for Africa football
— Mr. Chaponova (@ItsPetero) June 8, 2016
RIP Stephen Keshi…..am Shocked!!!
— KINGS Group (@pekamartins) June 8, 2016
Africa has lost yet another great football coach. R.I.P Stephen Keshi. pic.twitter.com/uzsIVmFTvC
— Thobani Langa (@Bennet_jnr) June 8, 2016
Ah Stephen Keshi dead? I don’t believe it! No, I don’t!
— Femi MJ (@femiMJ) June 8, 2016
Sad news to hear that coach Stephen Keshi suffered a heart attack and died. A huge loss to the footballing fraternity.
— N. (@NdumiMbatha) June 8, 2016
Difficult to process the news of Stephen Keshi passing away. #RIPKeshi
— Nathi (@sokalise) June 8, 2016
It is shocking to hear d sudden death of an icon like Stephen Keshi one of the best coaches Nigeria hv ever produced. We all luv u,
— JAMES A EMMANUEL (@jamesaemmanuel) June 8, 2016
So sad to hear the news of the demise of Stephen Keshi this morning. What a sad month for sports!
— Ponsah Fanap (@PrecPrecepts) June 8, 2016
RIP to the former @NGSuperEagles Captain&Coach,Stephen Keshi, We love you but God love’s you the most. pic.twitter.com/rRhgoUJEJW
— Ayo Okewole (@Ayo43527116) June 8, 2016
First it was Henrietta kosoko now its Stephen Keshi….Great loss! I’m alive today dear Lord, its not by my power. I give you all the Glory.
— Themmietourpe (@themmietourpe) June 8, 2016
Very sad way to start the day. RIP Stephen Keshi. A true Nigerian legend.
— Kunle King (@Stankayy) June 8, 2016
Eish I’m emotional right now Stephen Keshi was supposed to take orlando_Pirates back to the happy people days #RIPKeshi
— Kabelo (@Gaido_Kb) June 8, 2016
Sad to learn the news of Stephen #Keshi‘s death. He made the highest contribution to Nigerian and African football. Salute The Boss!
— Sobs (@SobhuzaTshobeni) June 8, 2016
You win #SuperEagles a Nation’s cup as a player and as a manager. RIP Stephen Keshi pic.twitter.com/h01MbaiVJk
— Bonti Benjamin (@bonti_benjamin) June 8, 2016
Tedd diMitru, Mahomed Ali and now Stephen Keshi. Giants falling. Celebrated lives of icons in our lifetime. Thank you for the memories…
— baba mthethwa (@hothaata) June 8, 2016
Woke up few mins ago and what I’m seeing is the death of Stephen Keshi?!!!! Someone tell me it’s false!
— Moyo Hicks (MMH) (@maroq) June 8, 2016
As in all losses, the death of Stephen Keshi
will open our eyes to the true value of a great
man who was less celebrated than he
deserved— akinsanmoye oladotun (@oladotun_alex) June 8, 2016
RIP Stephen Keshi.Getting this so early,i don’t know what to say.I’m sad.He couldn’t have just died like that!Rest In Peace the big gaffer.
— J.J Agojah (@JJAgojah) June 8, 2016
Africa has lost a soccer icon. Rest in Peace Stephen Keshi.
— Yoweri Museveni ⭕ (@yoweri_museveni) June 8, 2016
Now it is Stephen Keshi…last friday it was Mohammed Ali..week later was Ted Dimitri,May their soul be welcomed in the resting place.
— Erick Sekhota (@esekhota) June 8, 2016
I think I’m sad cause Stephen Keshi might have been our coach. Now we’ll never know #RIPSTEPHENKESHI
— Caramel Skin❤ (@Bucs_Princess05) June 8, 2016
Rest in peace Stephen Keshi, done a lot for our country, you’ll be remembered
— TO£ (@Topsz_Mula) June 8, 2016
Rashidi Yekini, Uche Okafor, Thompson Oliha, Wilfred Agbonavare, now Stephen Keshi ? Too many players from the Tunisia ’94 team are dying
— Dat Real Fake Aboki (@Wiztalisman) June 8, 2016
Rest easy Stephen Keshi pic.twitter.com/9s8AsMaDrd
— MSN (@Shal_white) June 8, 2016
