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Former Super Eagles Coach Adegboye Onigbinde Is Dead #selemediaafrica #selemedia #johnselephilip
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Nigeria's football community is mourning
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the death of former Super Eagles head
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coach Adayo Oniinde, a respected figure
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who made significant contributions to
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the development of football in the
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country.
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According to reports, the veteran coach
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passed away after years of service to
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Nigerian football, leaving behind a
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legacy that many players, coaches, and
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fans will remember for generations.
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Ad Bay Oniindi was widely known for his
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passion for football and his commitment
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to nurturing young talent across
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Nigeria.
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During his career, he worked with
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several clubs and also served as head
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coach of the national team where he
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played an important role in shaping
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Nigeria's football.
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One of the most memorable moments of his
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coaching career came when he led the
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Super Eagles to the 2002 FIFA World Cup.
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Although the team faced strong
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competition during the tournament, his
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leadership and experience helped guide
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Nigerian football to the international
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stage.
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Beyond the national team, Onipind was
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also known for mentoring many young
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players who later became stars in
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Nigerian and international football.
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Many football analysts say his impact
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went beyond his pitch as he contributed
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greatly to the growth and
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professionalism of the sport in the
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country.
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Cubits have continued to pour in from
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football officials, former players and
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fans who described him as a dedicated
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coach, mentor and patro who served
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Nigerian football with pride.
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As the football community mourned his
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passing, many remember him not only for
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his achievements but also for his
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commitment to developing the next
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generation of Nigerian footballers.
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Reporting for you, I'm Susan Daniel
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Cele. Stay connected to cell media
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Africa for more recent updates.
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>> We must unite now. We must have one
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army. We must have one currency. We must
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have one foreign policy. We must be
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united.
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And I can hear the Oagia for saying I do
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not want to be the leader of that
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country. I simply want unity. And I'm
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saying that we must leave here with one
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united government. They listen not to
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the Osag.
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I can still hear
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those immortal words
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of