Eight years after the passing of Shuaibu Amodu, the former coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has taken to social media to honor his memory.
Amodu, who played a significant role in Nigerian football, passed away in 2016.
The NFF shared photos and a heartfelt message, stating, “Today we remember former Super Eagles Coach and NFF Technical Director, Late Coach Shuaibu Amodu who passed on to glory on this day in 2016. May his soul continue to rest in the Lord. Thank you, Coach, for your contributions to the development of the round leather game in Nigeria.”
During his career, Amodu achieved notable success, including winning bronze medals at the Africa Cup of Nations and serving as both coach and Technical Director for the Super Eagles.
The remembrance of Shuaibu Amodu comes shortly after the Super Eagles’ defeat by Benin Republic in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, making the tribute even more poignant.
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HOW SHUAIBU AMODU DIED
Mr. Afegbua, a cousin of the late coach, spoke to journalists at the Stella Obasanjo Hospital, where Mr. Amodu’s body was taken to before a final journey to his home town, Okpella, in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State.
“We were together yesterday. He came to my house in the morning and we were discussing. He told me he would be travelling to Okpella this morning (Saturday.) Later in the day, he was at the police station to see one of the family members who was arrested,” Mr. Afegbua said.
“Later in the night, he only complained of chest pain, and we called a doctor to check his blood pressure and it was 140 over 100. He was advised to take his drugs and also to stop participation in the Ramadan fasting.”
“He later led the Tarawih (Muslim fasting prayer) for the family. And after the prayer, he went to bed after eating.
“He was discovered dead in his room at about 4am this morning when they went to wake him up for the (Subhur) morning prayer,” Mr. Afegbua explained.
