•Late Christian Chukwu
The Enugu State Government, in collaboration with the family of late Coach Christian Chukwu, has constituted a Central Planning Committee (CPC) to coordinate the late football legend’s burial arrangements and released the full funeral programme.
The committee is chaired by Enugu Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Barr. Lloyd Ekweremadu, with Barr. Alexander Egbo serving as secretary, reports The Nation.
It draws membership from government circles and the sporting community, ensuring a befitting farewell for the man fondly called “Chairman.”
Announcing the decision, Ekweremadu said the state was committed to honouring the memory of Chukwu, who he described as “a towering figure in Nigerian football whose exploits on and off the pitch will forever be celebrated.”
Christian Chukwu’s legacy is etched in gold: as captain, he led the Green Eagles to Nigeria’s first-ever Africa Cup of Nations triumph in 1980, and as a player and coach, he inspired Enugu Rangers to numerous domestic and continental victories in the 1970s and beyond.
He also coached the Super Eagles, leaving an indelible mark on the nation’s football history.
In a statement by the CPC, the government called on admirers, fans, and associates to join in paying tribute to “a true Nigerian legend whose leadership, discipline, and passion transcended generations.”
In the approved programme of events, the funeral would commence with service of songs at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Trans-Ekulu, Enugu on Saturday, August 10, 2025 while he would be committed to mother earth on Friday, August 16, 2025 at his country home, Obe community in Nkanu West LGA.
