Former Super Eagles coach Festus Onigbinde has died at 88 in Modakeke, Osun State. He is remembered for his contributions to Nigerian football and is mourned by fans and colleagues alike. pic.twitter.com/6ruzAmK4m7
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Former Super Eagles coach, Chief Adegboye Onigbinde, has died at 88.
Onigbinde died at the General Hospital, Ile-Ife, Osun State, on Monday evening, according to a statement from the family.
One of his sons, Adeoye Onigbinde, confirmed the death while speaking to Sporting Tribune on the phone, revealing that the elder statesman celebrated his 88th birthday just last Thursday.
A statement released on behalf of the family by Mrs Bolade Adesuyi also confirmed the passing of the football icon.
The statement read, “With great gratitude to God for a life well spent, we announce the passing of this great man, a Modakeke High Chief, the first indigenous Nigerian Super Eagles football coach, father, husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, High Chief Festus Adegboye Onigbinde, who passed unto the great beyond a couple of minutes ago (Monday)
RIP 🪦Adegboyega Onigbinde🕊️
— Olúwashínà Òkélèjì (@oluwashina) March 9, 2026
1976: Acquired German grade A coaching licence
1981: Coaching course in Brazil
1982: Appointed Nigeria coach
1984:Sacked after winning silver at AFCON
1984: Led Shooting Stars to African Champions League final
2002: Nigeria’s coach at World Cup pic.twitter.com/SVCoXPuNjl
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