President of The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, on Thursday described the death of former Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, as shocking.
A statement issued by CAN National Secretary, Rev. Musa Asake, in Abuja, said: “On behalf of the President of The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, OFR, and the entire Christian Community, I commiserate with the family of the late Stephen Keshi, and the entire football-loving Nigerians over the demise of the late former captain and coach of the super eagles,
“With shock and deep sense of loss we received the news of the death of the former Super Eagles captain and coach, CAN is pained. Indeed his passing is a great loss to the footballing community around the world and the church. Definitely, he would be greatly missed. CAN as a family stands by the family of the deceased at this time of grief, we pray that the Lord will comfort and uphold the family left behind as they take solace in Christ Jesus.
“We want the family to also be consoled that Keshi impacted on the lives of millions of football followers, he lived a good life, ran and won a good race. I pray God to grant his immediate family, Nigeria and the global football community, the fortitude to bear the great loss.
“We also prayed that Nigeria football house to learn from the experiences of the football hero who won many laurels for the nation in the time past. May God grant his soul eternal rest. Amen. On behalf of everyone in CAN, do accept my sympathy.”
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