The former coach of the Super Eagles Stephen Keshi wife late Mrs Kate Keshi was laid to rest yesterday in Benin City. The Technical Director of the
Super Eagles, Shuaibu Amodu, Former Super Eagles Coach, Austin Eguavoen
and officials of the NFF were among dignitaries that attended the
burial. The requiem mass was held at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in
Benin City before she was laid to rest at her husband’s residence in
Ugbor, GRA, Benin City.
Coach Eguavoen who described the death as a huge loss to all sports
lover in Nigeria described the deceased as a “wonderful person who was
very close to my family.” He said that his own wife was her chief
bridesmaid during their wedding in Belgium and that “Kate was the
god-mother to my first daughter. She was a lovely mother, wife and
sister and we are going to miss her”.
Godwin Ezine, who is former falcons coach said that “this period is
for sober reflection. You can imagine staying together for many years
and a separation now has come. I sympathize with Keshi and I pray that
God Almighty gives him the strength and courage with his family to stand
the test of time. It is very sad for all of us but we cannot question
God”.
On his part Keshi described his late wife a unique woman. “A wife that every man would love to have.
I am honored that people took out of their busy time to come out and
give their last respect to my wife. Most of them have been with my
wife, they knew her and probably that’s why they are here. I thank them
and every other person, the press, and all Nigerians who were in prayers
with my family. I am grateful”
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