President Bola Tinubu has expressed sympathy with the family and associates of renowned football administrator and former Super Eagles head coach, Adegboye Onigbinde.
Onigbinde died on Monday at the age of 88.
The President also extended condolences to the Nigeria Football Federation, the National Sports Commission, professional colleagues and football fans over the passing of the veteran administrator, who distinguished himself as the first indigenous coach of the national team in 1982.
Tinubu’s condolence message was contained in a statement released on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
In the statement, the President commended the contributions of the Modakeke high chief to grassroots football development and the strengthening of football administration in Nigeria.
Tinubu also acknowledged the historic leadership of Onigbinde, who guided Nigeria to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations in 1984.
President Bola Tinubu has expressed sympathy with the family and associates of renowned football administrator and former Super Eagles head coach, Adegboye Onigbinde.
Onigbinde died on Monday at the age of 88.
The President also extended condolences to the Nigeria Football Federation, the National Sports Commission, professional colleagues and football fans over the passing of the veteran administrator, who distinguished himself as the first indigenous coach of the national team in 1982.
Tinubu’s condolence message was contained in a statement released on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
In the statement, the President commended the contributions of the Modakeke high chief to grassroots football development and the strengthening of football administration in Nigeria.
Tinubu also acknowledged the historic leadership of Onigbinde, who guided Nigeria to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations in 1984.