Stephen Keshi to be honoured on NIIA Sports Diplomacy Wall of Fame
Stephen Keshi will have his name inscribed on the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs Sports Diplomacy Wall of Fame to recognise his impact on Nigerian football. The Federal Government and Dr Allen Onyema are supporting this effort to immortalise the late coach. The announcement was made during a memorial lecture in Lagos, highlighting Keshi's achievements as both a player and coach. The ceremony will also celebrate the monument's third anniversary and Keshi's enduring legacy.
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- Stephen Keshi's name will be added to the NIIA Sports Diplomacy Wall of Fame at a ceremony on July 28, one day before the 10th anniversary of his burial.
- The monument was established three years ago with sponsorship from Dr Allen Onyema and Air Peace.
- Keshi died on June 7, 2016, at the age of 54 in Benin City and was buried in Illah, Delta State.
- He won the Africa Cup of Nations as captain in 1994 and as coach in 2013, and led Nigeria to the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
- Known as ‘Big Boss’, Keshi was named CAF Coach of the Year in 2005 and 2013.
