GOVERNOR ADELEKE MOURNS PASSING OF VETERAN FOOTBALL TACTICIAN, ONIGBINDE.

OSOGBO– 10/03/2026– Osunstate.gov.ng

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has described the passing of a former Super Eagles Manager, High Chief Festus Adegboye Onigbinde as painful and devastating, commiserating with the people of Modakeke and Nigeria’s football community for the touching loss.

Governor Adeleke who notes High Chief Onigbinde’s exceptional life contributions, particularly in the growth and development of football in Nigeria and Africa, noted that the death of the Super Eagles Manager for the 2002 FIFA World Cup in Japan/Korea has denied Nigeria the service of a resourceful football administrator.

The Governor conveys his heartfelt condolences to his immediate family, the Ogunsua and people of Modakeke, the football community in Nigeria and Africa, and everyone impacted by the passing of the accomplished football trainer, urging everyone touched by this loss to honour his memory by sustaining the legacy of touching lives.

“It is with a heart filled with pains that I offer my condolences to the Ogunsua and the people of Modakeke over the passing of one of its illustrious sons, High Chief Festus Adegboye Onigbinde. While he was alive, High Chief Onigbinde dedicated himself to shaping futures, using his knowledge of football to groom talents into stars in the arena of football,” Governor Adeleke was quoted to have said in a condolence message.

“His loss will leave a big void not just on the pitch but his hometown where his contributions over the years has uplifted dreams and shaped the economic direction of his people. High Chief Onigbinde’s development to Nigeria’s football development will linger in memories for generations.”

Governor Adeleke prays for the repose of the soul of the deceased and hoped that those left behind, especially family members, can find solace and strength in the memories of his remarkable life of impacts and the knowledge that his legacy will endure generations.

Signed:
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the Osun State Governor