A high-powered delegation of Nigerian football legends and Air Peace Ambassadors, led by Dr. Olusegun Odegbami, visited the family of late football icon Christian Chukwu in Enugu to pay their condolences.
The visit was a tribute to the late “Chairman,” who passed away recently, leaving behind a legacy in Nigeria’s football history.
The delegation, comprising distinguished members of the 1976 Montreal Olympics contingent, the victorious 1980 African Cup of Nations squad, and the 1994 Super Eagles team that Chukwu once coached, gathered to honor the memory of one of Nigeria’s most revered sportsmen.
The group included notable figures such as Dr. Felix Owolabi, Dr. Bruce Ijirigho, and Sylvanus Okpala, among others.
In a heartfelt address, Dr. Femi Adegbite, speaking on behalf of the delegation, described the visit as a symbolic representation of three generations of Nigerian Olympians and national team players who had either played alongside or served under Chukwu.
He emphasized that the visit was made possible by the Chairman of Air Peace, Dr. Allen Onyema, who facilitated the entire trip.
The delegation consoled Chukwu’s widow and family, assuring them of Dr. Onyema’s continued support, as well as that of the wider community of Olympians and football veterans.
They also pledged their commitment to supporting the burial arrangements and preserving Chukwu’s legacy.
The visit was a testament to the impact Chukwu had on the lives of his colleagues and admirers across generations.
As a captain, coach, and mentor, Chukwu remains a towering figure in Nigeria’s football history, and today’s visit reinforces just how deeply he was loved and how greatly he will be missed.
The delegation also made a courtesy stop to visit veteran goalkeeper Emmanuel Okala and potentially paid homage to the Governor of Enugu State, Mr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah.
