23 h. ago Chukwu’s memories will forever be cherished – Football stakeholders

The late former Super Eagles coach, Christian Chukwu, has been described as a great man whose memories will forever be cherished by football lovers. Football stakeholders, who spoke separately with the News Agency of Nigeria in Ibadan on Saturday, unanimously said Chukwu’s death has left a big vacuum in Nigerian football. A former Super Eagles Read More

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24 h. ago Gov Mbah mourns Christian Chukwu, says, ‘We’ve lost a football icon and phenomenon’

Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has expressed deep grief over the passing away of former Super Eagles skipper and read more Gov Mbah mourns Christian Chukwu, …says, ‘We’ve lost a football icon and phenomenon’

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26 h. ago ‘Christian Chukwu’s name stands tall in Nigerian football,’ Atiku mourns

Former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed sorrow over the death of Nigerian football legend, Christian Chukwu. PUNCH Online reports that the former Super Eagles coach died in the early hours of Saturday at the Niger Foundation Hospital in Enugu State, at the age of 74. In a post via Read More

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26 h. ago ‘He was a symbol of excellence,’ Tinubu mourns Christian Chukwu

President Bola Tinubu has expressed sorrow over the death of Nigerian football legend, Christian Chukwu, describing him as a national icon whose contributions to the sport brought pride and joy to millions. The President’s condolences were contained in a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The statement Read More

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26 h. ago Christian Chukwu’s death a personal loss to us, Enugu gov mourns

The Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has expressed deep grief over the death of the former Super Eagles coach, Christian Chukwu, describing him as a football icon, titan, and phenomenon. PUNCH Online reports that the former Enugu Rangers coach died in the early hours of Saturday at the Niger Foundation Hospital in Enugu State, Read More

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27 h. ago Christian Chukwu: Ohanaeze, Rangers, Igbo sports enthusiasts mourn

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Tributes continue to pour in for Nigerian football legend Christian Chukwu, who died on Saturday, 12 April 2025, aged 74. From football administrators to cultural leaders and former colleagues, many describe his passing as a monumental loss to Nigerian sports and the Igbo nation. Ohanaeze Ndigbo, in an exclusive interview with […] The post Christian Chukwu: Ohanaeze, Rangers, Igbo sports enthusiasts mourn appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago ‘We’ve lost a football icon and phenomenon,’ Gov Mbah mourns Christian Chukwu

Governor of Enugu State Dr. Peter Mbah has expressed deep grief over the passing away of former Super Eagles skipper and coach Christian Chukwu, describing him as a football icon, titan, and phenomenon. Reacting to the development on Saturday, Mbah said, “I received with a deep sense of loss the passing away of Chairman Christian […] The post ‘We’ve lost a football icon and phenomenon,’ Gov Mbah mourns Christian Chukwu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Christian Chukwu: 7 facts about late Nigerian football legend

By John Ogunsemore  Former Super Eagles captain and coach, Christian Chukwu died aged 74 in the early hours of Saturday. A longtime friend and former teammate, Segun Odegbami confirmed his demise on X on Saturday. Born on January 4, 1951, in Uwani, Enugu, Chukwu was discouraged by his parents from playing football and hawking plantains, […] The post Christian Chukwu: 7 facts about late Nigerian football legend appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago 7 facts about late Nigerian football legend Christian Chukwu

By John Ogunsemore  Former Super Eagles captain and coach, Christian Chukwu died aged 74 in the early hours of Saturday. A longtime friend and former teammate, Segun Odegbami confirmed his demise on X on Saturday. Born on January 4, 1951, in Uwani, Enugu, Chukwu was discouraged by his parents from playing football and hawked plantains, […] The post 7 facts about late Nigerian football legend Christian Chukwu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago UPDATED: Former Super Eagles coach, Christian Chukwu, dies at 74

A former captain and head coach of the Super Eagles, Christian Chukwu, is dead. PUNCH Online gathered that the former Enugu Rangers coach died at the age of 74 in the early hours of Saturday in his home state of Enugu. However, the exact circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear as of the time of Read More

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