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By Anthony Maliki, Abuja
A former coach of the Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, Christian Chukwu, has died. He was aged of 74.
Chukwu was the captain of the Green Eagles that won the African Nations Cup in 1980 in Lagos.
He reportedly died in the early hours of Saturday, though the exact circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear.
Chukwu had previously been the subject of widespread death rumors in 2021, which he publicly debunked during his 70th birthday celebration on January 4 of that year.
Reacting to the false reports at the time, he said: “I am terribly embarrassed by this news that I am dead. Several people have been calling me from across the world since the story broke. I am still investigating the source of the rumor.”
Fondly referred to as “Chairman,” Chukwu was a towering figure in Nigerian football, earning respect and admiration both as a player and a coach.
Career
Kenya: He coached the Kenyan national team from 1998 to 2003.
Enugu Rangers: Chukwu had multiple stints as the coach of Enugu Rangers, including periods in 1982–1985, 1986–1988, and 2005–2009. He also coached Heartland FC during the 2010–2011 season.
AFCON Titles: As a player, Chukwu won the 1980 Africa Cup of Nations. As a coach, he contributed to Nigeria’s victories in the 1994 and 2004 AFCON tournaments.
CAF Legend Award: In 2008, he was honored with the CAF Legend Award by the Confederation of African Football for his exceptional contributions to African football. (Additional information ChatGBT)
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