Former Super Eagles coach Adegboye Onigbinde has died at the age of 88.
Onigbinde, who led Nigeria to the 2002 FIFA World Cup, passed away on Monday, according to a statement issued by his family.
In a message signed by a family member, Bolade Adesuyi, the family expressed gratitude to God for his life and legacy.
“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,” the statement read.
“We thank God for his fulfilled life and his immense contributions to Nigeria and the world as an exceptional football coach.”
The family added that details of the funeral arrangements would be announced later.
Onigbinde returned to coach Nigeria in 2002, having previously managed the then Green Eagles between 1982 and 1984. During his first spell, he guided the team to the final of the 1984 African Cup of Nations, where Nigeria lost 3–1 to Cameroon national football team.
Beyond his coaching career, Onigbinde also served as a technical instructor for the Confederation of African Football and FIFA.
