He was laid in state on Thursday in Benin. “He did not do things that were regular he did things that were extraordinary”, he said.
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His side failed to qualify for the 2015 Afcon which led to his third and final disengagement by the Nigeria Football Federation after a long and fractious relationship.
The burial plans begins with a church service at St’ Paul Catholic Church, Benin City at 9am.
He stressed that righteousness and true worship of God were prerequisites for Christians who desire to see God.
Family members, top members of the Nigeria Football fraternity including ex-internationals and a host of other friends and associates were in attendance.
Speaking to NAIJ.com at the lying in state and tributes at the Stephen Keshi stadium, indoor hall, Asaba, Delta state, Eboka said family members are still reeling the death of the former footballer. Philip Shaibu, a member of the Federal House of Representatives and others.
He would be remembered as one of the only two men to have won the Africa cup of Nations as a player and as a coach, he died in Benin City on Wednesday, June 8, at the age of 54.
Former team mates of the late football strategist, including Austin Eguavoen, Peter Rufai, Mutiu Adepoju and Uche Okechukwu were also present.
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After that, the body moves to Asaba, the Delta State capital, where it will again lie in state at the stadium named after him by former Delta State governor Emmanuel Uduaghan on Nnebisi Road.
