President Bola Tinubu has sympathised with the family and associates of renowned football administrator and former Super Eagles head coach, High Chief Festus Adegboye Onigbinde.
Chief Onigbinde passed away on Monday at the age of 88.
Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, revealed this in a statement on Tuesday.
He said the President extended his condolences to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the National Sports Commission (NSC), professional colleagues and fans of the administrator who distinguished himself as the first indigenous coach of the Super Eagles in 1982.
President Tinubu commended the contributions of the Modakeke high chief to the development of grassroots football and to the strengthening of football administration in Nigeria, according to the statement.
The President acknowledged the historic leadership of Chief Onigbinde, who guided the Super Eagles to the finals of the Africa Cup of Nations in 1984.
President Tinubu stated that the accomplished football manager will be remembered for his discipline, integrity, foresight, and passion for the round-leather game.
The President prayed for the repose of the departed and comfort for his family, the statement said.
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