Nigerian Sports Official Honors Former Super Eagles Coach Adegboye Onigbinde

Philip Shaibu, the Director-General of the National Institute of Sports, visited former Super Eagles coach Adegboye Onigbinde in Modakeke, Osun State. Onigbinde, a respected football icon, managed the Nigerian national team in the 1980s and 2002 FIFA World Cup.

Shaibu's delegation, including senior officials and the Nigeria Football Coaches Association's Coach Ladan Bosso, recognized Onigbinde's lifetime dedication to Nigerian football development. Shaibu emphasized Onigbinde's role as a pillar in Nigerian football's foundation and stressed the importance of honoring sports legends.

The visit aimed to reconnect Nigerian football with its roots and preserve its heritage by tapping into Onigbinde's wisdom. Shaibu encouraged young coaches and administrators to embrace learning and professionalism in the industry.

The gesture was seen as a strong statement of recognition for Onigbinde's contributions to Nigerian football.