This article is all about Stephen Keshi family. Even though this talented football player and trainer has passed on, we continue to remember him for his great achievements.
Stephen Keshi wife
Stephen Keshi and his wife Kate Keshi are both no longer alive. She died first in 2015 as a result of cancer. For three years, the woman battled with the disease. She was described as a remarkable mother, daughter, wife, and sister.
Kate died in the United States after fighting for so long to stay alive.
Stephen Keshi and his four children including a number of other relatives attended her funeral and prayed for God to grant her peaceful and eternal rest.
Keshi also received condolences from the Nigerian Football Association at the time. Its president referred to Kate's death a great loss and he hoped Stephen finds the strength to deal with the grief.
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Stephen Keshi and his wife
What Stephen Keshi's children said about his death
The family suffered renewed grief when Stephen himself passed away in 2016. The football player was very saddened by the death of his beloved wife. He suffered a heart attack which most people attributed to the pain he felt for his dead wife.
Stephen Keshi Jr. commented on the development on behalf of the whole family. He said that the footballer's loved ones are deeply saddened but they would like to remain cheerful and happy because that was how their father was.
He also added that they are seeking solace in the fact that Keshi and his wife are now together in heaven.
The son also thanked everyone for their support, adding that losing both parents within a space of six months was devastating.
Let's wish the family of the great footballer well-being, peace and long life.
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Source: Naija.ng