Keshi's Funeral Rites Begin (SEE PHOTOS)
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| Keshi Remains |
The event was well attended by family members, top members of the Nigeria Football Federation, ex-internationals and a host of other well wishers.
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| Section of his children |
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| Section of mourners |
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| Undertakers with the casket at the stadium |
The former Super Eagles captain and coach Stephen Okechukwu Keshi died in Benin on June 8, after he was said to have complained of a leg ailment.
However, his remains will depart Benin City for Asaba after the church service on Thursday, July 28, to Delta state from 1:15pm. On arrival, there will be lying in state ceremony at Stephen Keshi Stadium, Indoor Hall, Asaba, from 3:15pm, while a service of songs/vigil mass will hold at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Illah, Delta state by 6:00pm same day.
Friday, July 29, 2016, the body leaves Asaba for Illah by 7am, and there will be a brief stopover at the Ogbelani Palace for traditional rites as a palace chief by 8:00am, followed by lying in state at his family home, Ukpologwu Quarters, Illah, from 8:30am.
The requiem mass will take place at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Illah, by 10:00am after which interment will hold at his family compound, Ukpologwu Quarters, Illah, from 12:30pm.
Entertainment of guests will be at Omorka Primary School Playground by 12:30pm. The burial ceremonies will be rounded off on Sunday, July 31, with a thanksgiving mass at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Illah, by 10:00am.
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