The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, is bereaved following the death of a member of its Executive Committee, Chidi Ofo-Okenwa.
Late Ofo-Okenwa, who doubled as Chairman of National League side, and that of Enugu State Football Association died in the early hours of Tuesday at aged 50.
The deceased was recently diagnosed with leukaemia and leading up to his demise on the fateful day had a sleepless night, according to a statement the spokesperson for the NFF, Ademola Olajire, released.
It reads in part: “Okenwa, also the Chairman of the Enugu State Football Association, had been diagnosed as having leukemia, and was said to have been restless throughout the night and slumped in the early hours before being rushed to a private hospital in Enugu, where he was confirmed dead.
“The remains of the late Chidi Ofo Okenwa have been deposited in a mortuary in the city of Enugu and the NFF is in contact with his family with regards to a decision on the date of the final burial rites.”
