By Rasaq OboirienFRENCH side, RC Strasbourg and Belgian side, Anderlecht mourned the death of their former player, and ex-Nigeria national male team coach and captian, late Stephen Keshi, reports NaijaSportsXtra.
Keshi, 54, was reported dead on Wednesday following a heart failure informed his family.
The President of French Ligue 2 side, Marc Keller wrote on the club's website: "This is a very sad day for the club and for the fans. Keshi was a good man. Obviously, we all remember his monumental goals during this historic match against Rennes.
"I had the opportunity to review it several times over the past 20 years. We often talked, obviously. I will keep in mind his eternal smile."
RC Strasbourg wishes to present its sincere condolences to his family and relatives.
For his former Belgian club, RSC Anderlecht would like the family of Stephen Keshi much strength.
The 'Big Boss' played for four seasons with Anderlecht (1987–1991) scored 18 goals in 99 appearance for the club.
He later left the Belgian league for RC Strasbourg when he signed for two seasons (1991–1993).
Late Stephen Keshi played 62 matches and scored nine goals.
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