Former Super Eagles coach, Keshi loses wife

Stephen Keshi

Former Super Eagles Coach Stephen Keshi has confirmed the sudden death of his wife, Kate, in the United States.

Keshi who revealed that his wife had been sick for a while said he never expect that the sickness will lead to her death.

“She is more like a sister to me and was the rock behind me and everything I do. My love for her was at first sight,” he said.

He however revealed that the burial arrangements will be made public in the coming weeks.

Meanwhile, the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF has condoled with the former Head Coach, Stephen Keshi, who lost his darling wife, Kate, on Wednesday night.

According to a statement on the NFF’s official website,  the President of the football association , Amaju Pinnick was said to have spoken at length with Keshi over the phone on Thursday afternoon, while the tragic incident filtered into the public space.

“This is devastating. To lose a spouse is the equivalent of a tragedy. I pray that Almighty Godwill give you and the children the fortitude to bear this huge loss,” Pinnick reportedly told Keshi.

Source: Vanguard News