By Jude Atupulazi
The Chairman of the Anambra Football Association, Mr Chikelue Iloenyosi, a.k.a. General, has described the fallen former coach of the Nigerian national football team, Mr Christian Chukwuemeka Chukwu (MON), as a true football legend.
The General, himself an ex-international, expressed happiness that he visited Chukwu before he died.
“I met him three weeks before he died and he told me a lot of things and expressed happiness with what we’re doing in Anambra State.
“He told me to be close to all the ex-players in Anambra State for which I told him I was part of them. He told me to strive to make Anambra State great again as a hub of football in Nigeria,” Iloenyosi, who played under Chukwu, recalled.
He extolled Chukwu’s qualities as a player and hoped that the younger generation of footballers would learn from his dedication to, and passion, for the game in order to become great footballers themselves.
“On behalf of myself, family and the football fraternity in Anambra State, I wish Chairman Christian Chukwuemeka Chukwu a sweet repose in the bosom of the lord.
“He was an exceptional player and an inspiration to many. We will always remember what he brought to football in Nigeria.
“Adieu, great one. May your soul rest in peace,” Iloenyosi, who is also the Chairman, BoT of All Nigeria Football Players Union, prayed.
