Famous Nigerian Coach Amodu Shuaibu Dies In His Sleep
Published: June 11, 2016
Nigeria Football Federation Technical Director Amodu Shuaibu has passed away aged 58, the Nigeria Football Federation has announced.
His death comes three days after another famous Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi lost his life in Benin City due to a suspected cardiac arrest.
Amodu Shuaibu, who coached the Super Eagles across four different spells, had complained of chest pains on Friday night and died in his sleep, according to the Nigerian Federation.
He started his playing career with Dumez before joining Niger Tornadoes and was more successful as a coach.
He was in the dugout when BCC Lions won the African Cup Winners Cup, before managing El Kanemi Warriors, Shooting Stars and Orlando Pirates.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
His death comes three days after another famous Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi lost his life in Benin City due to a suspected cardiac arrest.
Amodu Shuaibu, who coached the Super Eagles across four different spells, had complained of chest pains on Friday night and died in his sleep, according to the Nigerian Federation.
He started his playing career with Dumez before joining Niger Tornadoes and was more successful as a coach.
He was in the dugout when BCC Lions won the African Cup Winners Cup, before managing El Kanemi Warriors, Shooting Stars and Orlando Pirates.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
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