The late Nigerian football legend and coach, Christian Chukwu, popularly called “Chairman”, was on Saturday laid to rest in his country home, Obe, in the Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Chukwu, the former Super Eagles captain and head coach, passed on April 12, at the age of 74.
Speaking at the event, Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State said the burial event had brought to an end almost 10 days of events starting from the night of tributes in Lagos and Enugu.
He explained that a colloquium and other ceremonial activities were carried out in honour of the football icon.
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