President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed his condolences to the family of former Super Eagles head coach, High Chief Festus Adegboye Onigbinde, following news of his passing on Monday.
In a statement released on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the president sympathized with the late football tactician’s family, colleagues, and associates.
Tinubu also recognized Onigbinde’s significant contributions to Nigerian football, particularly his efforts in nurturing grassroots talent and strengthening the foundation of the sport in the country.
“President Bola Tinubu sympathises with the family and associates of renowned football administrator and former Super Eagles head coach, High Chief Festus Adegboye Onigbinde,” the statement said.
“Chief Onigbinde passed away on Monday at the age of 88.
“The President extends his condolences to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the National Sports Commission (NSC), professional colleagues and fans of the administrator who distinguished himself as the first indigenous coach of the Super Eagles in 1982.
“He acknowledges the historic leadership of Chief Onigbinde, who guided the Super Eagles to the finals of the Africa Cup of Nations in 1984.”
“He prays for the repose of the departed and comfort for his family.”
Tinubu lauded Onigbinde’s legacy, emphasizing the veteran coach’s discipline, foresight, integrity, and unwavering passion for football, which left a lasting mark on Nigerian sports.
