The Confederation of African Football (CAF) joined a host of Nigerians to celebrate late Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi.
Keshi passed away exactly two years ago on Thursday in Benin.
Before his death, he led the country to Africa Cup of Nations success as manager and player.
Africa’s apex football body still have fond memories of the Big Boss.
Today marks 2 years on Nigerian legend, Stephan Keshi’s passing. Gone but never forgotten #RIP pic.twitter.com/w9awGBqdhx
— CAF (@CAF_Online) June 7, 2018
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) led the domestic tributes.
Today we remember Nigeria and Africa football legend, Late Coach Stephen Okechukwu Keshi who passed on, on this day in 2016. Thank you for the memories ‘The Big Boss.’ We can never forget you. #WeRememberKeshi pic.twitter.com/To8OsnhJzU
— The NFF 🇳🇬 (@thenff) June 7, 2018
Exactly 2 years today since you left us “The Big Boss”one of my idols in world football .You remain in our hearts .Rest well Stephen Keshi🙏🏿🙏🏿✊🏿 pic.twitter.com/5A2HbDd7LB
— Anthony Baffoe (@AnthonyBaffoe) June 7, 2018
Rest in peace Big Boss🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/GVcVRyvUOx
— IDEYE BROWN (MON) (@OfficialIdeye) June 7, 2018
Two years ago today, we lost one of Africa’s football greatest ever player and then manager. One of only two men to ever win AFCON as player and coach. RIP Stephen Keshi #RIPBigBoss pic.twitter.com/6yqrb0iLhP
— Ediye (@iamOkon) June 7, 2018
Stephen Keshi.
Not sure which was his fav:2006 ~ Qualified Togo to the WC
2010 ~ Inspired one of the greatest comebacks in AFCON history as coach of Mali.
2013 ~ Won AFCON against the odds with Nigeria.
2014 ~ R16, WC feat with Nigeria.Captain, Leader, Coach, Legend. RIP pic.twitter.com/XUzZ9vKJoD
— Emmanuel Etim (@Emiearth) June 7, 2018
We remember a Nigerian and African Football Legend.
2 years on…
RIP Stephen Keshi 🇳🇬🌍💔😪 pic.twitter.com/DhTGSKm5MG— 👑 DaddyMo PhD CEng 👑 (@officialdaddymo) June 7, 2018
Today we remember a Nigerian legend, Stephen Keshi.
He’s one of just two players to have won the AFCON title as a player and a coach pic.twitter.com/eToiER3Ryv— Truckica (@TruckicaNG) June 7, 2018
I remember exactly where I was when I heard of Stephen Keshi’s passing…
It’s been 2 years already.
Time really does fly.
Rest on, Big Boss. Rest on. pic.twitter.com/nGVJM2jo4f— Biola Omowanle (@Beeorlicious) June 7, 2018
2 YEARS AGO TODAY
Stephen Keshi, ‘The Big Boss’, passed on.
He’s only the second person to have won the Africa Cup of Nations as both a player and a coach. Rest On. #Legend pic.twitter.com/mxQgL8vPnj
— Deji Faremi (@deejayfaremi) June 7, 2018
2 years gone, but never forgotten. We remember and celebrate a legend, Stephen Keshi. Continue to rest in peace. #WeRememberKeshi pic.twitter.com/wyDaxSlJXi
— GOtv Nigeria (@GOtvNg) June 7, 2018
2 years ago, Stephen Keshi one of Africa’s football icons passed on, he will always be remembered for his great work #RIPKESHI @NnamdiAneneC pic.twitter.com/6PaS2XUcak
— Tom Damulira (@TDamulira) June 7, 2018
