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Lagos FA mourns Christian Chukwu

Posted : 14 April 2025

The Chairman of Lagos State Football Association, Olawale Liameed, on Sunday expressed sadness over the demise of iconic footballer, Christian Chukwu.


Liameed said that the death of the football icon was a tragic development for the entire football family in Nigeria and beyond.


Liameed stated that, while alive, Chukwu was exemplary and a role model to several generations of Nigerian players.


“He was known for his robust style of play and commanding presence on and off the field. Chukwu was also fondly called ‘Oyim’ by close friends.


“He notably captained the Green Eagles to victory in the 1980 African Cup of Nations, hosted by Nigeria, which was the first of Nigeria’s three continental titles.


“The late Chukwu was iconic in all ramifications. He was truly the ‘Chairman’ of Nigerian football. Like many Nigerians, I also grew up adoring this great Nigerian,” Liameed said.


He added that the late footballer was a great leader who played a key role in many of Nigeria’s football achievements.


“On behalf of the board members of Lagos FA, the stakeholders, and the entire football community in the state, I commiserate with the NFF President, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, the leadership of the National Sports Commission, and of course, the family and friends of the deceased.


“However, we take solace in the fact that Chukwu lived a great life marked by compassion, kindness, and humility, dedicated to the unity, peace, and development of Nigeria through football.


“We pray that God, in His infinite mercy, grant him eternal rest and also give his family, friends, and associates the fortitude and strength to bear this great loss,” he said.

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