A memorial service
for Nigeria’s ex- Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, has been fixed for July 23 in Kempton Park, Johannesburg, South Africa.
The
ex-internationals died on June 7 in Benin City, Nigeria, after a brief illness.
The event which will
be organised by the “Friends of Keshi” precedes the official state funeral in
Nigeria on July 29.
Former
Super Eagles Goalkeeper, Idah Peterside, told Supersport.com that the group is
determined to honour Keshi by bringing his friends together.
“Nigerians
and other legends who cannot make the trip to the funeral ceremony taking place
in Nigeria will have an opportunity to honour the ‘Big Boss.’
“Keshi
won the AFCON 2013 here in South Africa and has a lot of friends and fans
here,” he told supersport.com.
He
further stated that some leading football figures will attend the event.
“We
are in touch with Neil Tovey, Kalusha Bwalya, and a host of other legends who
will grace and speak at the service,” he added.
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