Another Painful Exit… NFF Technical Director Amodu Shaibu Passes On at 58

Barely three days after the passing of former Super Eagles player and coach, Stephen Keshi, the Nigerian Football Federation has announced the death of its Technical Director Amodu Shuaibu.

The former Super Eagles coach and player died in his sleep after complaining of chest pains on Friday night.

NFF Technical Director, Amodu Shuaibu has died at the age of 58.

— The NFF (@thenff) June 11, 2016

The four – time Coach of the Super Eagles complained of chest pains on Friday night and died in his sleep. RIP

— The NFF (@thenff) June 11, 2016

Amodu Shuaibu’s death comes three days after that of former Super Eagles Captain and Coach, Stephen Keshi.

— The NFF (@thenff) June 11, 2016

Until his death, Amodu was in charge of the Super Eagles as supervisor, while Salisu Yusuf managed the team.

Amodu was born on April 18th 1958 and played as a striker before ending his career after a leg injury.