GodsWill Akpabio, the senate president, has described the death of Christian Chukwu, the former captain of Nigeria’s Men’s National Football team; the Green Eagles, as the loss of a national and international football icon.
Akpabio stated this in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Mr Jackson Udom on Sunday.
Chukwu died on Saturday at age 74.
Akpabio said, “we mourn the loss of a Nigerian football icon; Christian Chukwu. As a pioneering defender and former Green Eagles captain, he etched his name in the annals of Nigerian football history. His leadership, skill, and dedication inspired countless fans and paved the way for future generations.
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“I’m deeply saddened by his passage. He was a legendary Nigerian footballer. His contributions to Nigerian football are immeasurable.”
He added, “As a pioneering defender and former Green Eagles captain, he etched his name in the annals of Nigerian football history. His leadership, skill, and dedication inspired countless fans and paved the way for future generations.
“On behalf of the Nigerian Senate, I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and the entire football community and may God grant them the strength to bear this irreparable loss.
“May Christian Chukwu’s soul rest in perfect peace.”
