THE Ministry of Youth and Sports is proposing a 20-man National Com­mittee for a State burial for the late former Super Eagles Coach Stephen Okechukwu Keshi.

The Minister gave the hint when the children of the late coach called to officially inform and thank the federal gov­ernment for the support given to the family of the football icon since his demise.

Dalung commiserated with the children who lost both parents within six months and urged them to be strong in the Lord.

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“Coach Stephen Keshi will be remembered for his uncommon charisma, unrivaled leadership qualities and ability to command respect from players, peers and foot­ball enthusiasts. He was a national hero and would be given a befitting burial. In fact, Keshi belonged to the government and he will be buried by the federal government. This committee will ensure a hitch free burial and liaise between the gov­ernment and the family to ensure that the best funeral is given to our hero”.

Dalung also revealed that a memo which will suggest ways of im­mortalizing late Stephen Keshi and Coach Shuaibu Amodu is to be presented at the Executive Council meeting soon.

Meanwhile, the pro­posed Committee will comprise family mem­bers, the Nigeria Football Federation, the Ministry of Youth and Sports, stakeholders including coaches, administra­tors, ex footballers, the media, representatives of Delta and Edo states, the Nigerian Police, the Department of State Ser­vices, the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and supporters club.