The information was contained in a condolence message by Osun United, signed by its Media Officer, Tajudeen Amodu, on Sunday
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Lam-Adeshina, however, urged Nigerians to stop the habit of celebrating their heroes when they were dead
A member of the burial committee, who prefers anonymity, claimed that lack of funds is a major constraint for the ceremony as the state government and other sports institutions are yet to fulfill their pledges for the ceremony
A member of the burial committee and the Zonal Director of the South West National Sports Commission, Steve Olarinoye, informed that the lying in state, wake keep and service of songs will hold on June 13 at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium at 5pm, the final church service at the Christ Church, Mapo, Ibadan at 11am on June 14, while the interment will follow immediately after the service
As a foremost football coach in Nigeria, Jossy lad was a one-time handler of the country’s national female football team, the Super Falcons, and will be remembered for the exploits of the team at the Africa Women Championships
The commissioner, who expressed shock on receiving the news, described Ladipo’s death as a big loss to Oyo State and Nigeria
He only went home for a few days last month before he was returned to the hospital when the illness relapsed
The younger Ladipo further revealed that the family is seriously planning to fly their sick coach father abroad for better treatment but cash is standing in their way
Jossy Lad, who captained top Nigerian club, 3SC (then IICC Shooting Stars) and played for the senior national team, the Super Eagles, took ill recently and is hospitalized at the prestigeous institution in West Africa’s largest city