I’m Empty Without Amodu & Keshi— Erico
Coach Joe Erico was crestfallen and not even his immaculate native dress could lift his mood.
Familiar faces exchanged pleasantries, but he was lonely in the crowd that included Sports Minister, Barrister Solomon Dalung, NFF President Amaju Pinnick, NOC President, Engr Habu Gumel, Ike Shorunmu, Mutiu Adepoju, Franklin Howard and a retinue of Sports Editors and residents within Surulere.
“I’m empty without Coaches Amodu and Stephen Keshi”, was his response when reminded that he was not looking good.
“My two best friends and brothers and trusted colleagues are gone. I’m empty without them”, Erico, who together with the departed duo qualified Nigeria for the 2002 World Cup, said.
“I spoke with Keshi a day before he died. There was a big hole in our hearts when he died. Amodu and I were heartbroken. You could imagine the pain, the agony of losing the only Amodu.” He paused and sighed.
The Trinity, as they were called, has been broken and leaves Erico dispirited.
“One cannot give up. Death is a call that must be answered. But, my advice is that people must embrace exercise for life. We must continue to workout every time”, he stressed.
As he spoke, many who knew his closeness with Amodu had circled him, offering their condolences.
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