STEPHEN OKECHUKWU KESHI IS DEAD

The former Nigerian football captain and later coach Stephen Keshi is dead. He died in his home town in Benin . We couldn't report it earlier because we did not have any form of confirmation from the family or the reputable source.
Confirming the death of coach Stephen Keshi the family also revealed that the 54 year old former Nigerian defender and captain had planned to travel out of Nigeria today back to his US base, before he had a sudden cardiac arrest and died.

The statement was issued by Emmanuel Ado, brother and aide to the late Keshi:

“With thanksgiving to God, the Ogbuenyi Fredrick Keshi family of Illah in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State, announces the death of Mr. Stephen Okechukwu Chinedu Keshi.”

“Our son, brother, father, father-in-law, brother-in-law, has gone to be with his wife of 35 years (Nkem ), Mrs. Kate Keshi, who passed on on the 9th December 2015.

“Since her death, Keshi has been in mourning. He came back to Nigeria to be with her. He had planned to fly back today Wednesday, before he suffered a cardiac arrest. He has found rest.”

For now no details.

Emmanuel Ado
Brother
For the family.