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To Chairman Christian Chukwu, who led well – By Ikeddy Isiguzo
CHAIRMAN Christian Chukwu was an institution when the word had a delightful meaning. His towering presence in Nigerian football survived the enduring forgetfulness that attends sports. We should be grateful to have had him for this long.
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Enugu gov, Mbah mourns football hero, Christian Chukwu
Enugu Governor Peter Mbah has expressed deep sorrow over the passing away of former Super Eagles skipper and coach, Christian Chukwu, describing him as a football icon, titan, and phenomenon. Reacting to the development on Saturday Mbah said: “I received with a deep sense of loss the passing away of Chairman Christian Chukwu. It is…
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We have lost a true icon in Chukwu — NSC D-G
The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has described the late Christian Chukwu as a true icon and national hero who contributed immensely to the growth of Nigerian football.
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UPDATED: Former Super Eagles coach passes away
Former Super Eagles coach, Christian Chukwu has passed away at the age of 74. According to reports, he died earlier on Saturday, though details surrounding his death remain unclear at the time of filing this report.
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World Cup play-off: Ex-Super Eagles coach hails Super Eagles performance against Ghana
Former Super Eagles Coach, Christian (Chairman) Chukwu, has hailed the Super Eagles for an outstanding performance against the Black Stars of Ghana at the first leg of their Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup play-off.
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‘I am still alive’, says Christian Chukwu
Former Super Eagles Coach, Christian Chukwu has debunked the news of his death, saying that he is hale and hearty. Chukwu disclosed this on Sunday in an interview with NAN at his Trans Ekulu residence, Enugu. The social media have since Jan. 8, been awash with the news of Chukwu’s demise. However, the former Green…
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Buhari salutes ex-Super Eagles Coach, Christian Chukwu at 70
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated former coach of the Super Eagles, Christian Chukwu, on his 70th birthday. In a congratulatory message by his spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Wednesday, Buhari joined sports lovers, family and friends to celebrate the skilful footballer who captained the national team to lift its first African Nations Cup…
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Why Otedola paid Christian Chukwu’s medical bills
Billionaire oil and gas magnate, Femi Otedola has thrown light on why he stepped in to help former Captain and Coach of the Super Eagles Christian Chukwu get quality medical treatment abroad. Chukwu returned to the country this week after undergoing surgery and sundry treatments at the Wellington Hospital, Circus Road, St John’s Woods London.…
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JUST IN: Ex-Super Eagles coach, Christian Chukwu returns to Nigeria after medical trip in London [Photos]
Former Super Eagles coach Christian Chukwu has returned from his medical trip in London. Recall that billionaire businessman and former chairman of Forte Oil, Femi Otedola had earlier donated N18 million for the foreign medical trip of Chukwu. He was flown to a London hospital in company of his wife on May 17 to commence…