It was a day of emotions yesterday in Enugu as frail former Green Eagles captain, Mr. Christian Chukwu battled to hold back tears.
The African football legend has been battling life-threatening ailment in an Enugu hospital for some months now. He is to continue medical treatment in the United Kingdom and to facilitate that was Femi Otedola, the oil and gas billionaire whose representative Philip Akinola was in Enugu to present a $50,000 cheque.
Otedola spoke to Chukwu on phone shortly after the presentation at Chukwu’s Trans Ekulu house in Enugu. And leading the Nigeria Football Federation was Amaju Pinnick whose remarks were laced with emotions. Otedola told Chukwu to be strong, get well quick.
“We will do our best for you and God almighty will see you through.” It was at this point that his eyes became heavy.
Governor of Enugu State , Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi led the way. The crowd at Trans Ekulu created a scene.
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