Football Legend Adegboye Onigbinde Passes Away
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Former Super Eagles coach Festus Adegboye Onigbinde has died at the age of 88.
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Family members confirmed that the respected football figure passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, bringing an end to a long career that shaped Nigerian football.
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The veteran sports administrator was known for his role as one of the earliest indigenous coaches of the national team.
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He first managed the Super Eagles in the early 1980s before later returning to guide the squad to the 2002 FIFA World Cup.
During his decades in football, Onigbinde built a reputation as a strong advocate for player development and grassroots coaching.
His work helped influence the growth of modern football training in Nigeria and earned him wide respect across the country’s sports community.
Outside football, he also served as a traditional leader in Modakeke, Osun State, where he held the title of high chief.
Following news of his passing, tributes have begun arriving from former players, football officials and supporters, while the family is expected to announce burial plans soon.
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