Former Nigeria national football team coach, Festus Onigbinde, has died at the age of 88.
The family confirmed his death in a statement signed by Mrs. Bolade Adesuyi, revealing that the respected football icon and community leader died on Monday, March 9.
Onigbinde, a former head coach of the Nigeria national football team, was widely regarded as one of the pioneers of modern football coaching in Nigeria.
Throughout his career, he contributed significantly to the development of football in the country and mentored several generations of players and coaches.