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Tinubu mourns late Super Eagles coach, Adegboye Onigbinde
**Tinubu Pays Tribute to Late Super Eagles Coach, Adegboye Onigbinde**
Nigeria has lost a football legend, Festus Adegboye Onigbinde, the country's first indigenous head coach of the Super Eagles. He passed away on Monday at the ripe age of 88, leaving behind a legacy that will be remembered for generations to come.
President Bola Tinubu has condoled with the family, associates, and the entire Nigerian football community over the loss of the respected football administrator. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President expressed his deepest sympathies to the Nigeria Football Federation, the National Sports Commission, and football fans across the country.
The President hailed Onigbinde as a trailblazer who made significant contributions to the growth of football in Nigeria. He recalled the coach's historic achievement of guiding the Super Eagles to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations in 1984, a feat that will forever be etched in the nation's football history.
What's striking about Onigbinde's story is that he was the first indigenous coach of the Super Eagles in 1982, a testament to his leadership and commitment to developing the sport in Nigeria. His contributions to grassroots football and the strengthening of football administration in the country are also noteworthy.
President Tinubu extolled Onigbinde's virtues, describing him as a man of discipline, integrity, foresight, and passion for the game. He will be remembered for his dedication to the sport, and his legacy will continue to inspire future generations of footballers and coaches.
The President prayed for the repose of the late football icon and asked God to grant comfort to his family and loved ones during this difficult time. As Nigerians mourn the loss of a football legend, we take a moment to reflect on Onigbinde's contributions to the sport and the impact he had on the nation's football history.