Football Icon, Christian Chukwu Laid To Rest In Enugu
Christian Chukwu, a football icon and former Super Eagles captain and head coach, was laid to rest in Enugu after passing away at the age of 74 on April 12. The burial ceremony, which lasted nearly 10 days, included a night of tribute in Lagos and a football colloquium.
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State praised Chukwu as a source of inspiration whose humility and discipline touched many lives. Anglican Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Rt Rev Samuel Ike, highlighted Chukwu's contributions to Nigerian and African football, noting his leadership in winning the Africa Cup of Nations title in 1980.
Chukwu's son, Chukwuemeka Chukwu Jr, thanked dignitaries and football stakeholders for honoring his father. Born in Enugu, Chukwu was regarded as one of Nigeria's greatest defenders and led Enugu Rangers and the Super Eagles to victory.
Notable figures present at the burial included former Labour Party presidential candidate.
Plus234Feed summary based on reporting from NaijaNews. Read the original report below.
Read full article
Continue on NaijaNews
Get the week in one email
Top stories, NPFL results, the naira — every Friday morning. Free, one email a week.
Related Stories
NFF Takes Bold Step as Christian Chukwu, Peter Rufai Laid to Rest Amid Tears
Gov Mbah to immortalise football legend, Christian Chukwu
NFF Supports Chukwu, Rufai’s Families for Funeral Rites of the Two Legends
Pour Of Tributes As Peter Rufai Laid To Rest In Lagos
Rufai Laid to Rest as Colleagues Berate NFF Eggheads Over Shabby Treatment of Ex-Internationals
“It Disheartening”: Nigerian Legend Details How NFF Ignored Peter Rufai’s Family Over Burial Money
Get Plus234Feed on messaging apps
Same headlines, delivered where you already scroll.
