Green Eagles legends pay condolence visit to Late Chukwu’s family

A delegation of Nigerian football legends and Air Peace Ambassadors yesterday paid a condolence visit to the family of late football legend, Christian Chukwu, in Enugu. Late Chukwu, fondly known as “Chairman,” passed away April 12 at age 74. The delegation led by former football star and Olympian Dr. Segun Odegbami, in a statement described […]

A delegation of Nigerian football legends and Air Peace Ambassadors yesterday paid a condolence visit to the family of late football legend, Christian Chukwu, in Enugu.

Late Chukwu, fondly known as “Chairman,” passed away April 12 at age 74.

The delegation led by former football star and Olympian Dr. Segun Odegbami, in a statement described the visit as a tribute to the late football icon.

The delegation included 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.

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Among the delegates were Dr. Felix Owolabi (MON); Dr. Bruce Ijirigho; Dr. Godwin Obasogie; Mr. Charlton Ehizuelen; Mr. Uche Okechukwu (MON); Sylvanus Okpala (MON, OON); and Mr. Frank Onwuachi (MON). They were warmly received by the children, family members, and loved ones of the late football icon.

In a heartfelt address, Dr. Femi Adegbite, speaking on behalf of the delegation, described the visit as symbolic of three generations of Nigerian Olympians and national team players — a small but powerful representation of footballers across the country who had either played alongside Chukwu or served under him.

Adegbite also emphasized that the visit was made possible by the Chairman of Air Peace, Dr. Allen Onyema, who facilitated the entire trip. 

The delegation consoled the 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 enduring legacy.