Former Super Eagles Coach Adegboye Onigbinde Passes Away

Adegboye Onigbinde, the former coach of Nigeria's national football team, the Super Eagles, has died at the age of 88. His family confirmed his passing through a WhatsApp broadcast message, expressing gratitude for his life.

Born on March 5, 1938, Onigbinde is widely regarded as a pioneer of modern football coaching in Nigeria. He made history as the first indigenous coach of the Super Eagles and led the team to a silver medal in the 1984 Africa Cup of Nations, where they finished as runners-up to Cameroon.

Onigbinde later returned to manage the Super Eagles but was dismissed after disappointing performances in the 2002 Africa Cup of Nations. He also led Nigeria in the 2002 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by Japan and South Korea, where the team failed to win a match, marking one of Nigeria's worst World Cup performances.

Despite criticism, Onigbinde remained a respected figure in Nigerian football and contributed significantly to coaching development across Africa.