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Former Nigerian Captain, Coach Christian Chukwu dies at 74

James Moses
Last updated: April 12, 2025 6:07 pm
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Ex-Super Eagles coach Christian Chukwu, is dead.

Chukwu passed away at the age of 74.

He died earlier on Saturday, However, details surrounding his death remain unclear at the time of filing this report.

Chukwu’s Nigerian team mate, Segun Odegbami confirmed the the sad news.

“I just received the news that between 9:00 and 10:00 this morning, ‘Chairman’ Christian Chukwu, MFR, my bossom friend and teammate, one of the greatest football players in Nigeria ‘s history, has passed on. “Babuje, Emmanuel Okala, MON, gave me the sad news a few minute ago.

“May ‘Onyim’ find place with Our Creator in Heaven and console his family”, Odegbami said.

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Chukwu is one best Nigerian footballers that both played and coached the national team.

He captained the the national team to the first-ever African Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in 1980 and later led the Super Eagles as coach in the early 2000s.

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