J’oburg Memorial For Keshi Holds July 23

A memorial service for Stephen Keshi, the former Nigeria international Coach died on June 7 Benin City, Nigeria after a brief illness, has been announced for July 23, 2016 in Kempton Park, Johannesburg.

The event is being organised under the auspices of the “Friends of Keshi” will precede the official state funeral in Nigeria on July 29. Former Nigeria Goalkeeper and spokesman of the “Friends of Keshi”, Idah Peterside told Supersport.com that “ We are determined to honour Keshi to provide a platform for fans,

Nigerians and other Legends who cannot make the trip to the state Funeral in Nigeria an opportunity to honour the “Big Boss. Keshi won the Afcon 2013 here in South Africa and has a lot of friends and fans here”

Peterside also confirmed that some of the leading football figures will be in attendance. “We are in touch with Neil Tovey, Kalusha Bwalya, and a host of Legends who will grace and speak at the service.”