Drogba writes emotional tribute to Keshi

– Drogba says the world has just lost a legend in Stephen Keshi – He says there is something special about Keshi – He says Keshi had this aura that makes people follow him, trust him and let him guide them Tributes have continued to trickle in following the death of the former Super Eagles captain and coach Stephen Keshi. The Big Boss as he was fondly called, passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, June 8, 2016, according to his relatives and close associates. “He was not ill at all, never showed any signs of illness, but we suspect he never got over the death of his wife,” one of his close friends said. Reacting to his death, Chelsea legend and former Ivorian skipper, Didier Drogba said the football world has just lost a legend. Capture-keshi-drogba In a touching tribute posted on his Instagram page, Drogba recounted his last and only moment with Stephen Keshi in 2013. He said: “Another painful news, was shocked when I saw that another Legend died. “I’ve met him in 2013 when we played against Nigeria and I understood why he was going to take his time to succeed that year after beating us in quarter final. “The Man had this special thing, this aura that makes people follow you trust you and let them guide you…he was a Leader. True inspiration for African football. “We miss you Captain Keshi!!! My condolences to his family, and to my Nigerian people.” Stephen Keshi led the Super Eagles to win the 2013 African Cup of Nations in South Africa.