Olanrewaju mourns late ex-Super Eagles coach

Former Minister of Communications, Major General Tajudeen Olanrewaju (Rtd) has sent his heartfelt condolences to the family and Nigerian soccer community on the demise of former Coach of Super Eagles, Chief Paul Hamilton.

Olanrewaju, himself a former footballer with the later soccer he called ‘wonder-boy’, described the death of Hamilton as a loss to Nigeria.

“I had the opportunity of playing with ‘wonder-boy’ Hamilton as a young player before proceeding to Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in 1967. He was a skilful schemer, sensible dribbler and prolific goal scorer. Nigeria has missed a brainy soccer maestro. My condolences to his family,” General Olanrewaju said.

Chief Paul Hamilton, who also coached the Super Falcons, died at the military hospital on Thursday at the age of 75.