PFAN Mourns Former Nigeria International

  PFAN Mourns Former Nigeria International By Niyi Busari Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN) received with rude shock the news of the death of former Nigeria international, Sam Ikedi, BSNSports.com.ng can report The Players Union, in a condolence letter signed by the Secretary General, Emmanuel Babayaro, on Wednesday, condoled with his families and PFAN, Edo State chapter. The letter reads, "the President Tijani Babangida (MON) led Administrative Council condole with the immediate and extended families as well as the Edo state chapter of PFAN on the passing on of our esteemed hero and senior colleague, former Nigeria's international Sam Ikedi. "The news came as a rude shock to Nigerians and the football family especially PFAN who relied consistently on his integrity and passion for truth in the pursuit of issues that borders on players welfare. As a former footballer he was exceptional and represented his fatherland. As a former Team manager of Bendel Insurance he handled the players with same love he showed his biological children. Uncle Sam was a disciplinarian and fine gentleman. We surely have lost an irreplaceable man of truth and candour. He was an example of what an ex footballer should be. A detribalised Nigerian. Rest in Peace our hero, Uncle Sam."