The late Nigerian football legend and coach, Christian Chukwu, popularly called “Chairman”, was on Saturday laid to rest in his country home, Obe, in the Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State.
Chukwu, the former Super Eagles captain and head coach, passed away on April 12 at the age of 74.
Earlier in his homily, the Anglican Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Rt Rev. Samuel Ike, extolled Chukwu’s exploits, contributions, and development to football in Nigeria and Africa. He described him as a “strong man” who led his team on a journey and fought and won several battles, as well as a committed family man who loved his family and relations.
“Chukwu has won battles with Rangers, Super Eagles, and others. The Lord has been gracious unto him through several battles; he was an all-rounded man, very generous, and his generosity extended to the family of St Philip’s Church, Obe,” Ike said.
He said that in 1980, after winning the Nations Cup, together with many of his contemporaries, Chukwu was given the National Honour.
