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Burial date of late Christian Chukwu released

The burial of Nigeria’s football legend Christian Chukwu has been slated for Friday, August 22, 2025.

This was announced in a statement by his family on Monday in Enugu.

According to available information, plans are already underway for a befitting national burial to honor the late football icon. 

In addition to the ceremony in Enugu, there will be a special event in Lagos, where Chukwu spent much of his career with the national football team. 

This event will provide an opportunity for his fans and friends who are unable to travel to Enugu to celebrate the football hero’s life and legacy.

Chukwu passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the age of 74.

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