{"id":159166,"date":"2025-04-12T21:43:28","date_gmt":"2025-04-12T20:43:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/he-brought-joy-to-millions-of-nigerians-tinubu-reacts-to-chukwus-death"},"modified":"2025-04-15T13:06:18","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T12:06:18","slug":"he-brought-joy-to-millions-of-nigerians-tinubu-reacts-to-chukwus-death","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/he-brought-joy-to-millions-of-nigerians-tinubu-reacts-to-chukwus-death","title":{"rendered":"\u2018He brought joy to millions of Nigerians\u2019 \u2014 Tinubu reacts to Chukwu\u2019s death"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>President Bola Tinubu has responded to the death of former Super Eagles coach Christian Chukwu.<\/p>\n<p>It will be recalled that Chukwu passed away on Saturday morning at the age of 74.<\/p>\n<p>The former footballer has left a void in the hearts of many football enthusiasts.<\/p>\n<p>In his reaction, Tinubu, in a statement issued by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, joined the football community in mourning Chukwu\u2019s passing.<\/p>\n<p>He stated that Chukwu brought joy to millions of Nigerians and stood as a pillar of the Nigerian brand.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cChristian Chukwu was more than a footballer and coach. He was a symbol of excellence and patriotism,\u201d the statement partly read.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe brought joy to millions, mentored a generation of footballers, and stood as a pillar of Nigerian brand and sportsmanship on and off the pitch.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHis legacies will continue to live on in the trophies he won, the lives he touched.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Chukwu captained the Super Eagles to Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON glory on home soil in 1980.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. President Bola Tinubu has responded to the death of former Super Eagles coach Christian Chukwu. It will be recalled that Chukwu passed away on Saturday morning at the age of 74. The former footballer has left a void in the hearts of many football enthusiasts. 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