Keshi’s wife buried

Former Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, on Friday wept as the remains of his late wife, Kate, was interred in Edo State.

Kate was buried at the Benin City residence of the Keshis after a funeral mass at the St Paul Catholic Church along Airport Road in Benin City.

She died in December last year after a three -year battle with cancer.

At the deceased’s grave site to bid her farewell were representatives of Delta State Government, her five children, friends and relatives, including some ex-Internationals.

Speaking at the funeral mass, Rev. Father Paul Enow, urged the congregation to live a good a life while on earth.

Rev. Enow said death was a necessary end which every mortal must experience.

Kate’s body was conveyed in a Hearse vehicle provided by the LTJ Funerals Internationals.

Those at the funeral are – Austine Eguaveon, Ike Shorunmu, Amodu Shuaib and Daniel Amokachi, among others.

Keshi described his late wife as a unique woman.

He thanked Nigerians for their prayers especially those present at the occasion.

Eguavoen recalled how the deceased used to show concern and support during their days in the Super Eagles.

He said the late Kate played a big role in her husband’s career.

Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, who was represented by the state’s Commissioner for Information, Patrick Ukah, consoled the family and described the woman’s death as painful.