Uche Okagbue, Head Coach of Solutions FC, Awka, Anambra State is dead.
Patrick-Estate Onyedum, Chairman of Anambra State Sports Development Commission, revealed this on Saturday.
Onyedum said Okagbue died on Friday.
A statement said the State Government was saddened by the unfortunate demise of Okagbue, who had handled the state-owned Solutions FC since it was established in 2023.
According to Onyedum: “On behalf of the Government of Anambra, the Sports Development Commission regrets to announce the death of Uche Okagbue, Head Coach of Solutions FC, the State-owned football club.
“He died on Friday, January 26.
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“Uche Okagbue was a pioneer, dedicated and loyal coach who gave his best in service to the team.
“We are saddened by this great loss which came at a time when we needed his services most.
“Our heart goes out to members of his family at this trying time, may the good Lord accept his soul.”
Solutions FC is currently playing in the Nigeria National League.