By Rasaq Oboirien
THE Confederation of African Football (CAF), some African Football Federations/Associaitons, clubs and Kalusha Bwalya have sent their condolences as they mourned the passing away of ex-Super Eagles captain and coach, late Stephen Keshi, reports NaijaSportsXtra.
The continent football body on Wednesday via its twitter handle @CAF_Online; "RIP Stephan Keshi, our thoughts and prayers goes out to you and your family. May your soul be at Peace."
Ghana FA verified account @ghanafaofficial: "#Ghana FA send message of condolence to our #Nigeria brothers @thenff over Stephen #Keshi death." @BafanaBafana: "SAFA Pres Danny Jordaan & coach Mashaba devastated by untimely passing away of former Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi."
Uganda FA @OfficialFUFA: "FUFA joins the rest of the football world in mourning the demise of former @thenff head coach Stephen Keshi. We are saddened by the news.
Rwanda FA verified account @FERWAFA: "Sad news for African football following loss of Stephen Keshi. Rwanda mourns with Africa.May his Soul Rest in Peace."
African legend, Kalusha Bwalya tweeted on @KalushaPBwalya from Bahrain: "Woke up to the sad news of the passing of my brother Stephen Keshi. I can't believe it. I am in shock . Football legend. RIP."
Former @BafanaBafana captain and current SAFA TD, Neil Tovey says he has been left gutted by Stephen Keshi's untimely death.
African clubs were not also left out as they paid tribute to the former Super Eagles skipper.
Ghanaian top side, Accra Hearts Of Oak said on @HeartsOfOakGH: "Woke up to pay respect to E. Ofei Ansah, 11 years after his demise; only to hear of Stephen Keshi's sad end. May their souls RIP 💔. #AHOSC."
Kaizer Chiefs @KaizerChiefs: "Our deepest condolences to the family, friends and the football fraternity on the sad passing of @NGSuperEagles Legend Stephen Keshi. RIP."
Orlando Pirates Fans @UP_THE_BUCS, "Our condolences to the family & friends of former Nigeria coach & captain Stephen Keshi who passed away this morning."
