NFF Mourns Passing of Ex-Super Eagles Coach Onigbinde

Chief Adegboy Onigbinde, a prominent figure in Nigerian football, has died at the age of 88. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) expressed deep sorrow over his passing, highlighting his immense contributions to the sport in Nigeria.

Bolad Adesuyi issued a statement on behalf of Onigbinde's family, while NFF General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi praised Onigbinde's extraordinary achievements and his lifelong dedication to football development. Onigbinde began his coaching career in 1960 and gained national recognition in 1977 when he led Water Corporation FC of Ibadan to the quarter-finals of the African Champions Cup.

He became the first indigenous coach to lead Nigeria's senior national team to a medal at the Africa Cup of Nations, winning silver in 1984. Onigbinde also managed the Super Eagles during the 2002 FIFA World Cup in Korea and Japan.

His legacy includes serving as a technical advisor for various football organizations and training coaches across Africa.