BREAKING: Former Super Eagles Coach, Christian Chukwu, Dies At 74

Former Super Eagles coach, Christian Chukwu, is dead.

He died at the age of 74.

He died earlier today, though details surrounding his death remain unclear at the time of filing this report.

The death of the football legend affectionately known as “Chairman” was broken on Saturday by one of his ex teammates, Segun Odegbami.

On his Facebook page, Mr Odegbami wrote, “My Chairman has passed on.

“I just received the news that between 9:00 and 10:00 this morning, ‘Chairman’ Christian Chukwu, MFR, my bosom friend and team mate, one of the greatest football players in Nigeria’s football history, former captain and coach of Nigeria’s national football team, has passed on.

“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.”

In 2021, false reports of Chukwu’s death had circulated widely, prompting the legendary coach to refute the rumors during his 70th birthday celebration on January 4, 2021.

Reacting then, Chukwu said: “I am terribly embarrassed with this news that I am dead. Several people have been calling me from across the world since the news broke. I am still investigating the source of the story.”

Chukwu, affectionately known as “Chairman,” was a prominent figure in Nigerian football — both as a player and as a coach.

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Chukwu, a decorated defender, had a distinguished career as captain of the Nigerian national team, leading them to victory in the 1980 African Nations Cup. His legacy in the sport remains significant.