Former Super Eagles coach Adegboye Onigbinde passes on at 88, leaving behind a legacy in Nigerian football history.
The Nigerian football community is in mourning following the death of a tactical legend. Adegboye Onigbinde, a former coach of the Super Eagles, has passed on at the age of 88.
His family announced the sad news on Monday via a statement. They described the late Modakeke High Chief as a father and husband who lived a life of impact. He was widely celebrated as the first indigenous Nigerian to coach the national team.
Onigbinde made history by guiding the Eagles to the final of the 1984 Africa Cup of Nations. The team settled for a silver medal after a tough loss to Cameroon. Years later, he returned to manage the squad during a difficult period in 2002.
He took a young team to the World Cup in Korea and Japan after the sacking of Shuaibu Amodu.
The tournament was a disappointment, with Nigeria exiting in the group stages without a win. Some players, including Jay-Jay Okocha, criticized his selection choices at the time.
Despite the setbacks, he remained a respected voice in the sport. He served as a technical instructor for both FIFA and CAF.
Onigbinde will be remembered for his immense contribution to football development in Africa.
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