President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has
declared that late former Green Eagles’ captain ‘Chairman’ Christian Chukwuemeka Chukwu is a man that can
never be forgotten.
Gusau spoke Friday afternoon in Enugu when a
delegation from the NFF and FA Chairmen from the South East zone paid a
condolence visit to Chukwu’s family. Gusau, who spoke through the NFF 1st Vice President, Chief Felix Anyansi-Agwu, described Chukwu as a diligent and patriotic on-field leader who served
the country with all his heart and mind, and every ounce of his energy.
“The late Chukwu gave his all for the country. He
served Nigeria with all his heart
and he is a hero even in death. One thing is clear: Chukwu can never be forgotten
given how well he served the country and his achievements both as a player and
as a coach,” Gusau stated.
The NFF President
noted that the visit was not just a condolence visit but one the football-ruling body made in order to be intimated, first-hand, plans being put in place by the
family ahead of Chukwu’s burial, and
for the family and the soccer house to be on the same page.
“We want to be on the same page with the family and
know what plans they are putting in place. Chukwu is a hero and the NFF will
participate fully in his burial,” Gusau assured.
Chukwu’s son, Emeka, while responding on behalf of
the family commended the NFF leadership for the visit even as he disclosed that
the family will soon
make public the programme
of the final burial rites for the 1980 Africa Cup of Nations-winning team
captain and Most Valuable Player.
Also on the
delegation were Member of the NFF Executive Committee and Chairman of the Nigeria National
League Mr. George Aluo; Chairman of Enugu State Football Association Barrister Tony Ugwu; Imo State FA Chairman, Barrister
Ifeanyi Dike and; Anambra State FA Chairman Mr. Chikelue Iloenyosi.
PHOTO 1: R-L:
Chief Anyansi-Agwu, Mrs Chukwu, Aluo, Iloenyosi and Emeka Chukwu.
PHOTO 2: R-L:
Anyansi-Agwu (m), with Emeka Chukwu, Aluo, Dike, Iloenyosi, Ugwu and others at
the late Chuwku’s residence.
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