The Chairman of the Anambra State Football Association (ANSFA) General
Chikelue Iloenyosi has confirmed that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) under the leadership of Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau will lend support and participate fully in the burial ceremony of the late football legend, Christian Chukwu.
The FA boss earlier in the week was at the glass house to visit Alhaji Gusau for an interactive session geared towards acceleration of football development in Anambra State and Nigeria at large and Chukwu’s burial was one of the points for discussion during the tete-a-tete with the number football administrator in the land.
Alh. Gusau while paying tribute to Chukwu, described him as a man who served Nigeria with unwavering dedication. He informed that the NFF has been in touch with Chukwu’s family on plans towards giving him a befitting honour and respect during his funeral.
The NFF Chairman also commended the ANSFA Boss for his commitment, dedication, philanthropic gesture as well as show of love and empathy he has demonstrated thus far as the Chairman of the ANSFA while urging him to continue his good deeds using the instrumentality of the beautiful game of football.
Angel Network News (ANN) gathered that the funeral rites of the late legendary and iconic football personality, Christian Chukwu will hold from Friday, 15th to Sunday, 17th August, 2025 when he will be laid to rest in his country home.
The former senior nation team captain and ex-coach died on 12th April, 2025 at the age 74.
