Ex-Super Eagles coach, Christian Chukwu, dies at 74
Chairman Christian Chukwu, former coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, has died at the age of 74. He died in the early hours of Saturday, April 12, 2025.
Agency Report------ Chairman Christian Chukwu, former coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, has died at the age of 74. He died in the early hours of Saturday, April 12, 2025.
Details of his death are still scanty but the news of his passing has thrown the Nigerian football community into mourning.
He was captain of the national team and later led the Super Eagles from the dugout, earning respect for his commitment and passion for the game.
Chukwu who hailed from Enugu State, looked frail when he was seen at the burial of late Cordelia Anibeze, mother of the Editor of Saturday Vanguard, Onochie Anibeze, in Aguobuwa, Ezeagu Local Government Area of the state earlier this year.
In 2021, Chukwu was at the centre of a media storm when rumours of his death spread like wildfire.
The reports which were however, later debunked, had triggered widespread concern until the legendary tactician, during his 70th birthday celebration on January 4, came out to set the record straight.
Reacting to his death rumour then, Chukwu had 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.”
The football icon’s death marks the end of an era in Nigeria’s sporting history. More updates are expected as details surrounding his demise unfold.
Chukwu, fondly referred to as “Chairman,” carved a niche for himself as a towering figure in Nigerian football, both on the field as a player and on the sidelines as a coach
In 2021, Chukwu was at the centre of a media storm when rumours of his death spread like wildfire.
The reports which were however, later debunked, had triggered widespread concern until the legendary tactician, during his 70th birthday celebration on January 4, came out to set the record straight.
Reacting to his death rumour then, Chukwu had 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.”
The football icon’s death marks the end of an era in Nigeria’s sporting history. More updates are expected as details surrounding his demise unfold.
Chukwu, fondly referred to as “Chairman,” carved a niche for himself as a towering figure in Nigerian football, both on the field as a player and on the sidelines as a coach
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