STEVE KESHI’s LEGACY ASSURED...AS Global accolades (from fifa) trails “THE BIG BOSS” even in death
In his chart buster book, HOW SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE THINK, by respected
wordsmith, John Maxwell (rated #1 New
York Times bestselling author) quoted in his book a very interesting lesson
by French essayist Michel Eyquem de
Montaigne who submitted thus “The
value of life lies not in the length of days, but in the use we make of them;
for a man may live long yet live very little”
To live a long live of no value is
most pathetic, and must be afforded; on the other hand, some men will live a
short life but a deep look at it will prove to be historical, and one of total
value /impact made
A case study is the late Nigerian
soccer hero, big boss Steve Okechukwu KESHI, a man who came, saw and conquered.
His name is now written in gold and now recorded in world hall of fame, and
just recently as a mark of end of year honor to which honors are due; Keshi was
listed as a global figure
This is what FIFA had to say about
the former ANDERLECHT/STRASBOURG super defender in a tribute article titled
“THE FACES WHO LEFT US IN 2016”...This writer was moved to a world of deep
emotion on the glowing tribute paid Keshi and decided to share it, enjoy it BIG
TIME!
“Very few
football observers foresaw Nigeria’s victory at the CAF African Cup of Nations,
but Stephen Keshi had other ideas, steering his side to the final, where they
saw off Burkina Faso 1-0 IN Johannesburg.
“A few
months later, he led the Super Eagles to the 2014 World Cup after successfully negotiating
a tricky two-legged play offs with Ethiopia ;at the tournament proper, they
reached the knock out stages.
“During his
tenure, Nigeria also participated in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup. But the
astute Nigerian was not just a talented coach; during his playing days he also
lifted the Cup of Nations and took part in five qualifying matches for USA
1994, which resulted in his country qualifying for a world cup for the very
first time
“At the
tournament itself, he was restricted to one appearance- where he proudly wore
the captain’s armband- due to injury. Keshi died on 7th June 2016 IN
Nigeria at age 54
“Keshi was a
legend, the key man who led the modern day exodus of Nigerians to Europe when
he left Nigerians shores via Ivory Coast to Belgium, a move that opened the
doors for not just Nigerians but other Africans who credit the former captain
as the man who inspired them to be better footballers
Keshi
captained Nigeria to the 1994 African Cup of Nations AS THE SUPER Eagles won
the title for the second time. The next time Nigeria were in the final of the
AFCON, Keshi was also involved; this
time as the coach
He led a
band of unknown players whom no one gave a chance, to lift the trophy and put
his name firmly on the list of Nigeria’s great becoming the only Nigerian to
win the trophy as player and as coach
Keshi also
qualified Togo to the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany but run-ins with the
Togolese Federation meant he was dropped before the party began in Germany
But like a
man whose destiny cannot be denied, Keshi finally achieved his dream, this time
with his beloved, Nigeria.
He qualified
and led Nigeria to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil helping the team to the
second round (the first by a Nigerian in the process, inking his name in
Nigeria‘s football folklore
Keshi’s
memory will never be forgotten, he gave us reasons to smile, reasons to laugh
and reasons to believe in Nigeria. He earned 60 caps for Nigeria as player
-SUPER
CLASSIC PIECE, COURTESY, FIFA) Thank you)
*
For more info PLEASE CONTACT CERUTTI MEDIA@
youngchief@yahoo.com
HOTLINE: +234 7042631896/ 08110050567
(www.worldindustryleaders.blogspot.com
/ www.ceruttimediaandbooks.wordspress.com
youngchief@yahoo.com
HOTLINE: +234 7042631896/ 08110050567
(www.worldindustryleaders.blogspot.com
/ www.ceruttimediaandbooks.wordspress.com
Comments
Post a Comment