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Nigerian football icon Stephen Okechukwu Chinedu Keshi died suddenly in the early hours of Wednesday in Benin City, Edo state.

There has been outpouring of love and emotion for the football icon. Sunday Oliseh, former Super Eagles coach, Bauchi state governor, Mohammed Abubakar and so many took to twitter to pay tribute to the late legend.

Below are some of the tweets:

Horrible news & Sad day as Our legendary Captain & brother Stephen Keshi dies.May his blessed soul rest in peace.we lost an iconic Hero 2day

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— Sunday Oliseh (@SundayOOliseh) June 8, 2016

Terribly saddened by the sudden demise of the big boss, Stephen Keshi. He was a great player and a fantastic coach. May he rest in peace.

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— Gov M.A. Abubakar (@GovMAA) June 8, 2016

Tunisia 94, USA 94, when the Super Eagles soared above the world. None of it would’ve been possible without the cool head of Stephen Keshi.

— Nkem Ifejika (@nkemifejika) June 8, 2016

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Death of Coach Stephen Keshi is a great loss for the entire world football https://t.co/zHbaMHEp4F Stephen.@thenff @CAF_Media @fifamedia

— Jamal Malinzi (@jamalmalinzi) June 8, 2016

SADDAY!!! The Greatest Coach in/out of Nigeria, is Gone…… RIP STEPHEN KESHI…… pic.twitter.com/JfS4Ez6QAj

— Kelechi Nkoro (@K1Says) June 8, 2016

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Am just shattered, cant control the tears dlowing freely, how can this happen???? My family from primary school days STEPHEN KESHI RIP

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— kayode tijani (@kayodetijani200) June 8, 2016

RIP Stephen Keshi… sigh.

— Banky Wellington (@BankyW) June 8, 2016

The Bible tells us that a prophet is without honour in his own home. So it was with my buddy Stephen Keshi. Big Boss, Rest In Peace. Legend!

— Osasu Obayiuwana (@osasuo) June 8, 2016

Shocked, shocked shocked beyond to hear of the passing away of Stephen Keshi. African legend #RIPBigBoss

— Carol Tshabalala (@SimplyCarol8) June 8, 2016

Good night CHAIRMAN STEPHEN KESHI… Rest in Peace, as I continue to live in denial… https://t.co/L5ZnVU2pdM

— Dele Momodu Ovation (@DeleMomodu) June 8, 2016

Another Legend Gone To Rest……Rest On The Big Boss #RIP #SAD ???????????????????? pic.twitter.com/wZICQy72s5

— ASISAT (@AsisatOshoala) June 8, 2016

Thank you for the great memories Stephen Keshi. Only #SuperEagle to win the Nation’s cup as a player & manager. #RIP pic.twitter.com/qYAhrrkMku

— HRH Mustapha AbuBakr (@Mustyblax) June 8, 2016

Sad Sad news from Nigeria Stephen Keshi has passed away at 54 years https://t.co/H6DS4BFRjt https://t.co/Yy8eicm0mu

— Tommy Smyth (@TommySmythESPN) June 8, 2016

Wake up! Big Boss, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi is no more. #RIPStephenKeshi

— League Management NG (@LMCNPFL) June 8, 2016

For the joy and smiles you brought, rest in peace, Stephen Keshi

— Alkasim Abdulkadir (@alkayy) June 8, 2016

Woke up to the sad news of the passing of my brother Stephen Keshi. I can’t believe it. I am in shock . Football legend. RIP

— Kalusha Bwalya (@KalushaPBwalya) June 8, 2016

Wow can’t believe keshi has passed, never got to play under him but always heard great things. R.I.P

— Carl Ikeme (@Carl_Ikeme) June 8, 2016

June 13, 2014. Curitiba Brazil. You had a smile for everyone. Rest in peace Big Boss. A grateful country salutes you pic.twitter.com/sncxKFgOeC

— Sam Hart (@hartng) June 8, 2016

As the captain of eagles in our days keshi was more influential than any NFF PRESIDENT

— idah pee (@IdahPeterside) June 8, 2016

STEPHEN KESHI
The greatest Nigerian sportsman ever. Our BIG BOSS, our Muhammad Ali. You came, saw and you conquered. The Legend lives on.

— ken Ochonogor (@kenochonogor) June 8, 2016

Keshi is one of only two Africans in history to be crowned #AFCON Champion as a player and coach #Goodbye_Keshi pic.twitter.com/OfkL4qo6Zy

— CAF (@CAF_Online) June 8, 2016

It saddens me greatly to hear Stephen Keshi is no longer with us. The Nigeria coach that made many of my dreams come true. Rip friend

— Bright Dike (@bbright19) June 8, 2016

I feel anguished waking up to the news that Stephen Keshi, former Super Eagles captain and coach has passed on.

— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) June 8, 2016

The football family has lost a great member. Heartfelt condolences to family & friends of #StephenKeshi & @thenff pic.twitter.com/vyPmDyptn5

— Fatma Samoura (@fatma_samoura) June 8, 2016

#RIP Stephen Keshihttps://t.co/nfeFZ3HA7g pic.twitter.com/73HPgyx8pn

— FIFA.com (@FIFAcom) June 8, 2016