NIGERIA Referees Association have paid tribute to late Chief
John Saiki, the Zonal Coordinator of North central zone of the Association who was
laid to rest today (Thursday).
In a message of condolence personally signed and made
available to Sportsbiz247 by the National Publicity Secretary of the
association, Kelechi Mejuobi, the late official was described as an epitome of
kindness, mentor and guide to many referees.
“Tears rolling down the cheeks of members of the Nigeria
Referees Association, were not enough to show the pains in their hearts as one
of the vibrant elders and the Zonal Coordinator of North central zone of the
Association, Chief John Saiki is laid to rest today.
“Igara community in Akoko Edo area of Edo state stood
still for referees who not only stormed the deceased country home to pay their
last respect for the plateau based retired FIFA Referee, but also exhibited the
inevitable show of comradeship and issuance of final Red card to the late Saiki
who during his lifetime was an epitome of kindness, mentor and guide to many
referees especially in the North central zone and plateau state council where
domiciled and has one of his children Alfred Naivi Saiki, a Premier League referee
who followed his footsteps.
“The NRA shares with sorrow the family the exit of this
master in the art of refereeing, wishing that his soul will rest in perfect
peace. Adieu our zonal coordinator sir”, the statement read.
No comments:
Post a Comment