Former Tremendous Eagles assistant coach Fanny Amun has paid tribute to late soccer figures Chief Adegboye Onigbinde and Henry Nwosu, describing their deaths as a painful loss to Nigerian soccer.
Amun stated the passing of each males in the identical interval has left a deep void within the nation’s sporting neighborhood, given their immense contributions to the sport.
“Their demise is a painful loss to the nation,” Amun stated.
Reflecting on Onigbinde’s legacy, Amun famous that the previous nationwide workforce coach was usually underestimated regardless of his sturdy rules and dedication to the sport.
“Onigbinde was underestimated by the nation as a result of he was a really simple man,” he added.
He additionally acknowledged the impression of the late Henry Nwosu, whose contribution as a participant stays extensively revered in Nigerian soccer historical past.
Amun stated each males served the nation with distinction and should be remembered for the roles they performed in shaping the game.
“Nigeria has misplaced two vital soccer males,” he stated.
The previous coach concluded by praying for the repose of their souls and urged the soccer neighborhood to proceed honoring their legacy.
