By Valentine Amanze, Online Editor
President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria has expressed sadness over the sudden death of Nigeria’s former senior national football team goalkeeper and one-time assistant coach of the Super Eagles, Joe Erico.
Commiserating with the family of the legendary player and tactician, as well as the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the President via his Special Adviser
(Media & Publicity), Femi Adesina, stated that the nation would forever remember him for his tireless devotion to duty, ensuring victory for Nigeria when it mattered most in football.
Buhari said that Erico’s guidance as a veteran would have availed much for the Nigerian football community, stressing, “it pleased his Maker to call him home at such a time.”
The president, however, prayed Almighty God to grant the soul of the deceased eternal rest and divine comfort for family, friends, associates, and everyone who came in contact with the talented sportsman.
