The Nigerian football community is in mourning following the death of Sebastien Brodericks-Imaseun, the coach who led the Golden Eaglets to victory in the inaugural U-16 World Cup.
Harrison Jalla, an ex-international and Chairman of the Taskforce for the Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN), confirmed the coach’s passing in a text message, stating that Broderick died early on Wednesday after a long illness.
Broderick, who was 85, passed away due to complications from diabetes and stroke.
Broderick was a former Nigeria international and an accomplished midfielder for the Green Eagles. He represented Nigeria at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico and also played for Bendel Insurance. His free-kick goal helped Bendel Insurance win the 1972 Challenge Cup, defeating Mighty Jets 3-2 in the final in Ibadan.
In addition to his playing career, Broderick also served as an assistant coach for the Super Eagles during Clemens Westerhof’s tenure as Technical Adviser. The late coach also managed Bendel Insurance, El Kanemi Warriors, and Udoji United, among other teams during his coaching career.
