Adegboye Onigbinde, a former head coach of the Nigeria national football team, has passed away at the age of 88.
His family confirmed his death in a statement released on Monday evening, bringing an end to the life of one of Nigeria’s most respected football tacticians.
Onigbinde, who was widely known for his contributions to Nigerian football, coached the national team during different periods and played a significant role in the development of the game in the country. His legacy in Nigerian football spans decades, earning him recognition as one of the sport’s most influential figures.
Further details surrounding his death were not immediately disclosed by the family.