The Nigerian sports community continues to grapple with the recent passing of football icon, Chief Christian Chukwuemeka Chukwu (Mfr), and today, the Nigeria Pillar of Sports, Chief Donatus Agu-Ejidike, paid a heartfelt condolence visit to the bereaved family in Trans-Ekulu, Enugu.
Chief Agu-Ejidike arrived at the residence of the late former captain and manager of Nigeria’s senior male national football team on Friday, April 25, 2025.
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He was warmly received by the widow and children of the man affectionately known as ‘Chairman’.
Addressing the grieving family, Chief Agu-Ejidike expressed the profound sorrow felt across the nation’s sporting landscape.
“Indeed a great Iroko has fallen, and the entire sports fraternity is in shock over the loss of our own legend and the husband and father of this household,” he stated somberly.
“We are greatly pained by his untimely journey to answer the call of our Lord. I assure this family that we shall stand by you in this very painful period and do our best to ensure our legend gets a befitting burial. Just as importantly, we shall push the authorities in Abuja to immortalize the late Christian Chukwu, whose legendary landmark in the game of football is unequalled. We mourn his passing and pray for the repose of his gentle soul.”
Responding to the Pillar of Sports’ comforting words, the first daughter of the legendary ‘Chairman’ expressed the family’s gratitude for his presence during their time of immense grief.
In a further demonstration of respect for Nigeria’s footballing heroes, Chief Agu-Ejidike also made a courtesy visit to another living legend, Chief Emmanuel Oguejiofor Okala, at his residence in Enugu.
The septuagenarian warmly welcomed the former National President of the Nigeria Karate Federation, highlighting the strong bond within the Nigerian sporting fraternity.
These visits underscore the deep impact Chief Christian Chukwu had on Nigerian sports and the commitment of its leaders to honor his legacy and support those he left behind.
The nation continues to mourn the loss of a true giant of the game.
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