'We are deeply touched by the encouragement' -Stephen Keshi’s children hail Nigerians, NFF, Edo/Delta State governments
The
children of late Nigerian coaching/football legend Stephen Okechukwu Keshi has
praised the efforts of the Nigerian populace, football world, Nigeria Football
Federation, Delta and Edo state governments, friends and well wiser for the
support and encouragement they have received since the death of their father on
the 8th of June.
A letter signed by his daughter, Jennifer Keshi and addressed to the NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, read:
“The children of the
late Stephen Keshi, Jennifer, Stephanie, Sophie, Stephen Olufemi Keshi and
Stephen Keshi Jr, would like at this time to express our thanks and
appreciation to the people of Nigeria, Africa, the Football community all over
the world, most especially the Nigeria Football Federation, Edo and Delta State
Governments, our relative, friends and well –wishers who have surrounded us
with their love and care in this period of bereavement.
“We are deeply touched
by the numerous calls, visits, prayers, words of encouragement and the show of
willingness to be a part of the burial arrangements. Your acts of kindness and
generosity have made our burden bearable. Thank you from the depths of our hearts.Our
late dad was not only a wonderful husband to a wonderful wife, he was a soccer
icon. Our mother who passed on to glory few months ago, together they were the
most precious people we ever had. Their parenting and love for us knew no
bound. They protected us and shielded us and prepared us for life.”
The funeral rites of the late Stephen Keshi have now been
fixed for 27-29 July.
Photocredit : theNFF
Photocredit : theNFF
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