BREAKING: Coach Shuaibu Amodu is Dead: 7 Facts about Him








Former Super Eagles coach and NFF Technical Director, Amodu Shuaibu has been announced dead. 
He died in his sleep just three days after the death of Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi.

A statement released by the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) this morning reads: "NFF Technical Director, Amodu Shuaibu has died at the age of 58.

The four - time Coach of the Super Eagles complained of chest pains on Friday night and died in his sleep. Amodu Shuaibu's death comes three days after that of former Super Eagles Captain and Coach, Stephen Keshi.
Below are 7 facts about the late coach you may not know:
  1. Amodu started his career in football as a player. He played as a striker for Dumezand Niger Tornadoes before a leg injury forced him to hang his boots.
  2. He managed several club sides in Nigeria, such as BCC LionsEl-Kanemi Warriors, and 3SC. He also coached Orlando Pirates in South Africa
  3. Amodu first managed Super Eagles from April 2001 to February 2002.
  4. He was re-appointed manager in April 2008 and was later sacked in February 2010.
  5. In May 2013, Amodu was appointed technical director of Nigeria’s national team.
  6. In October 2014, Shuaibu was re-appointed as manager, replacing late Stephen Keshi
  7. Keshi returned to the role two weeks later but was fired in July 2015 and Amodu took over the Eagles again temporarily.

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