Nigerians have joined internet giants, Google, in celebrating ex-Super Eagles skipper and coach, Stephen Keshi.
Keshi, who passed away in 2016, would have clocked 56 on Tuesday.
Google was among the early birds to remember the former Mali coach.
Nigerians have since followed suit on social media.
R.I.P Big Boss Fredo Damn…
— king of the youth (@lilyachty) January 20, 2018
Dear Big Boss, today i remember you fondly. The interviews, the smile, the banter…..
Thank you for the memories. Thank you for bringing honour to your fatherland. Happy posthumous 56th birthday Stephen Okechukwu Keshi. pic.twitter.com/aOQRcrMoQ5
— Babatunde Koiki (@BabatundeKoiki) January 23, 2018
“Heroes get remembered, but legends never die.”#WeCelebrate Today the life of Nigerian football icon Stephen Okechukwu Keshi (1962 – 2016). Happy Birthday! Big Boss. pic.twitter.com/CkVwtJmMYC
— SeeMeSeeNigeria (@SeeMeSeeNigeria) January 23, 2018
Gone, but not forgotten. Former Super Eagles player & coach Stephen Keshi would have been 56 today. Rest in peace ‘Big Boss’. pic.twitter.com/yO7zePtKFK
— Busy Buddies 🇳🇬™ (@thebusybuddies) January 23, 2018
On what would have been his 56th birthday if he were to be alive, former Super Eagles captain and coach Stephen Okechukwu Keshi has been honoured by Google with a doodle. Continue to Rest In Peace Big Boss. 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/f8By9Fv6a0
— Juliet Bawuah (@julietbawuah) January 23, 2018
Today one year ago, Nigeria lost its ACE footballer/Coach..”The Big Boss” Stephen Okechukwu Keshi..
May his Soul Continue to Rest in Peace.. pic.twitter.com/rrw8rDxBXs— AnthonyEhilebo (@AnthonyEhilebo) January 23, 2018
In case you forgot, weren’t born or too young to remember Stephen Keshi at #AFCON 1992.
Defender Keshi scored late (‘89 min) to hand #Nigeria a 2-1 win over hosts #Senegal on the opening day. pic.twitter.com/MKndLmk8eX
— Oluwashina Okeleji (@oluwashina) January 23, 2018
Happy 56th Posthumous Birthday to a Legend!
Rest in greatness, Stephen Keshi. pic.twitter.com/3jQdOGoBwG— Jumia Nigeria (@JumiaNigeria) January 23, 2018
Today would have been the 56th birthday of the Former Nigerian Super Eagles captain & coach Stephen Keshi. He has been honoured by Google with a doodle.
Legends don’t die, they live on. RIP big daddy🙌 pic.twitter.com/BWwyGG9ubJ— Mac Nels (@mac_nels) January 23, 2018
Rest In Power Stephen Keshi pic.twitter.com/9y5oriTdao
— Osagie Alonge (@OsaGz) January 23, 2018
