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RIP BIG BOSS



54!
That's exactly how long he lived
Stephen Okechukwu Keshi!
Your death has literally moved me to tears
You were such a big influence to me growing up
You donned the Eagles jersey just before I was born
Playing from 1981 to 1995 for Africa's most populous nation
What a lad you were, what a man you became
51!
Your number of club career goals
Stephen Okechukwu Keshi!!
You actually scored for every club you played 
What coach doesn't want a goal scoring defender?
You were unstoppable despite some failures
You persevered till successes came
You taught a lot to footballers
You taught more to us who are not
64!
Your number of caps for Nigeria
Stephen Okechukwu Keshi!!!
You were a defender yet you scored
You were a captain yet you inspired
You coached weak teams yet you won
You were a footballer but you made us smile
You were a real patriot and a hero!
9
Your number of goals for Nigeria
Stephen Okechukwu Keshi!!!!
Your long throws were a delightful skill
Your marking and tackling brought strikers to a still
Your pile drivers and clearances a joy 
Your leadership of defences unmatched
Your leadership of men matchless
3
The number of finals you lost to Cameroon in AFCON Finals
Stephen Okechukwu Keshi!!!!!
You kept on till you reached your dream
The loses did not make you lose steam
You kept on and played on till in that year
1994 You lifted the trophy as captain
Oh how I danced with the other kids singing your name


2
Stephen Okechukwu Keshi!!!!!!
The number of Nations Cup you won (1) As player (1) As coach
The number of teams you qualified to FIFA World Cups
You were a true hero 
You did it for passion
You blessed us with your God given talent
You were a personality, arrogant yet humble


1
Your number of wife
Stephen Okechukwu Keshi!!!!!!!!
You married her for 33 years. She died only 7 months ago
And you quickly joined her.
We sometimes criticized you
We sometimes hated you
But we mostly loved you
Stephen Okechukwu Keshi!!!!!!!!!!
You will be immortalized - Black arm bands and half masted flags will not suffice. It will be said of you that you were a patriot, a passionate leader of men and an inspirational defender who scored goals. Your memory is blessed.

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