NFF releases statement, condoles Stephen Keshi over wife’s death

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has released a statement, condoling with former coach of the Super Eagles, Stephen Keshi, who has lost his wife, Kate to cancer.

According to reports, Kate died on Wednesday night in the US, after a brief illness.

NFF president, Amaju Pinnick, spoke with Keshi over the phone and sympathized with the former national team skipper.

“This is devastating. To lose a spouse is the equivalent of a tragedy. I pray that Almighty God will give you and the children the fortitude to bear this huge loss,” Pinnick told Keshi over the phone.

He also hailed Keshi as a Nigerian hero and prayed that God will give him strength to bear the demise. 

“Keshi is a Nigerian hero and we mourn deeply with him at this time. This has come like a big blow, but we pray that he receives divine strength to cope with the situation, and we also pray that the Almighty God will grant the departed eternal rest,” Pinnick added.

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Super Eagles Star John Ogu Marries Girlfriend at Ikoyi Registry

John Ogu the Nigerian footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Israeli Premier League side Hapoel Be'er Sheva has now joined the long list of footballers who have quit bachelorhood. 

He had some time in October proposed to her on the football pitch, just after his team beat the opposing team, 5-2.

He consummated his union with his girlfriend, Vera at the Ikoyi Registry Lagos yesterday, and took to social media to let his fans know he's '#offthemarket'. 

See other pictures below from the registry marriage:

Funny Video: Davido Teaches Samuel Eto'o How To Dance Skelewu

Davido and Chelsea Fc Striker Samuel Eto’o met some days ago and apart from showing off their rolex wristwatches and taking photos, Davido taught the famous soccer star how to do the Skelewu dance… 

Eto’o really did well for a first timer… 

See the video below:

Footballer Michael Essien Loses Dad

Michael Essien has announced the death of his father James Essien who passed away last weekend, a few days before the crucial Ghana-Zambia World Cup 2014 qualifiers holding in Kumasi, Ghana.

The Chelsea FC took to twitter to announce his father’s death.  He tweeted the above photo with the caption ‘It’s hard to take but God knows best.Thanks a lot for the support and well wishes.R.I.P Father.!!‘

Minutes after, the official Chelsea Twitter handle also announced the death; ‘Everybody at Chelsea FC is saddened to hear of the passing of Michael Essien’s dad. Our thoughts are with him‘.

NFL Star Aaron Hernandez Charged With Murder

Aaron Hernandez

Area where the body was found

American football player Aaron Hernandez has been charged with murder over the death of another player whose body was found near his home.

Hernandez, 23, was arrested on Wednesday morning at his sprawling home in North Attleborough, Massachusetts.

 

He is accused of murdering Odin Lloyd, a 27-year-old semi-professional player for the Boston Bandits.

Hernandez also faces several firearms violations. He was ordered to be held without bail.
Mr Lloyd's body was found on June 17 in an industrial park a mile from Hernandez's house.
Authorities said he had been shot multiple times in the back and chest.

The victim, Odin Lloyd

Mr Lloyd's relatives said he had been dating the sister of Hernandez's fiancee, adding the two men were friends and both had been out together on the night Mr Lloyd died.

In court on Wednesday, prosecutors said the killing arose from a dispute at a Boston nightclub on June 14.

They said Mr Lloyd was aware Hernandez was upset with him after being picked up by the NFL star in the early hours of June 17.

Media camped out in front of Hernandez's home

Prosecutors said Mr Lloyd sent a text to his sister saying: "Did you see who I am with."

When his sister asked who, Mr Lloyd responded: "NFL."

Within minutes of the text, people working overnight at the industrial park reported hearing gunshots, authorities said.

State police searched Hernandez's home several times in the days before his arrest.

The New England Patriots issued a statement shortly after Hernandez, who joined them from the University of Florida in 2010, was arrested.

"We realise that law enforcement investigations into this matter are ongoing. We support their efforts and respect the process," they said.

"At this time, we believe this transaction is simply the right thing to do."

Last summer, the Patriots gave Hernandez a five-year contract worth $40m.

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