The Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has expressed disappointment over the demise of former Tremendous Eagles coach, Christian Chukwu.
Naija Information studies that Chukwu died on Saturday, April 11, 2025, at 74.
Although particulars surrounding his dying stay unclear.
Recall that false studies of Chukwu’s dying had circulated in 2021, and the legendary coach refuted the rumours throughout his seventieth birthday celebration on January 4, 2021.
Taking to his official deal with on 𝕏, Obi described Chukwu as considered one of Nigeria’s best soccer icons.
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Occasion (LP) wrote: “I’m deeply saddened by the information of the passing to the higher glory of Christian Chukwu, considered one of Nigeria’s best soccer icons. Fondly recognized in soccer parlance as ‘Area Marshall’ and ‘Chairman’, he was not only a outstanding footballer but additionally a rare chief who captained and coached the nationwide workforce and his beloved membership, Rangers Worldwide of Enugu, with distinction. His ability, self-discipline, and dedication to the attractive sport introduced pleasure to our nation and pleasure to hundreds of thousands of followers throughout Africa and past.
“Past his taking part in days, Christian Chukwu continued to serve the sport as a coach and mentor, nurturing younger abilities and contributing immensely to the event of soccer in Nigeria. His life was marked by resilience and patriotism, and his legacy will stay a shining instance of what it means to characterize one’s nation with honour and integrity.
“Just some weeks in the past, Rangers suffered one other profound loss, with the dying of one other Captain, Christian Isiadinso, who handed away in March.
“Christian Chukwu and Christian Isiadinso sacrificed every part for sports activities and our nation, each embodying the spirit of resilience and patriotism.
“At this troublesome second, my ideas and prayers are with their households, the soccer neighborhood, and all Nigerians who mourn their nice loss. Could God grant them everlasting relaxation in His kingdom, and should their legacies proceed to encourage future generations of sportsmen and girls in our beloved nation.
“Relaxation in Peace our True Heroes.”
