President Bola Tinubu has sympathized with the family and associates of renowned football administrator and former Super Eagles head coach, High Chief Festus Adegboye Onigbinde, who died at the age of 88.
The condolences was contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
Chief Onigbinde, who was the former technical assistant to the CAF and FIFA passed away on Monday.
The message reads:
The President extends his condolences to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the National Sports Commission (NSC), professional colleagues and fans of the administrator who distinguished himself as the first indigenous coach of the Super Eagles in 1982.
President Tinubu commends the contributions of the Modakeke high chief to the development of grassroots football and to the strengthening of football administration in Nigeria.
The President acknowledges the historic leadership of Chief Onigbinde, who guided the Super Eagles to the finals of the Africa Cup of Nations in 1984.
President Tinubu states that the accomplished football manager will be remembered for his discipline, integrity, foresight, and passion for the round-leather game.
The President prays for the repose of the departed and comfort for his family. It concludes.
