Former Super Eagles coach Adegboye Onigbinde has died at the age of 88.
His family confirmed the development on Monday through a WhatsApp broadcast message signed by Bolade Adesuyi.
The message stated, “With great gratitude to God for a life well spent, we announce the passing of this great man, a Modakeke High Chief, the first indigenous Nigerian Super Eagles football coach, father, husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, High Chief Festus Adegboye Onigbinde, who passed unto the great beyond a couple of minutes ago.”
Further details about his death are expected to be released later.