THE funeral of madam Susan Nwannediya Kanu Ikeme
(Udonachi Ora), the mother of Nigeria football legend, Kanu Nwankwo will take
place on Saturday, December 3rd, 2016 in Amannagwu, Arochukwu Local Government
Area of Abia State.
Late madam Susan
popularly called Mama Kanu died on the 7th of September 2016 at the age of 82
years.
According to the Chairman Burial Committee, Pastor
Onyebuchi Abia, the two-day funeral arrangements will begin on Friday, December
2nd as the body of the deceased leaves Aladinma Owerri for her home town in
Arochukwu by 9am while the service of songs and wake-keep will hold at her
residence the same day by 6 pm.
The funeral service will then hold on Saturday at
Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, Amannagwu-Arochukwu, while internment follows
after service at her residence. The reception will hold at Aggrey School ground
and family residence in Amannagwu.
Abia informed Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com that four governors, senators,
ministers, football legends from other countries, ex-players, coaches, members
of the Nigeria Football Federation and other football stake holders are
expected to grace the occasion.
“We are expecting a large turnout for the burial of
Kanu’s mother. We have been receiving calls and request from the high and
mighty in the country including politicians, football stake holders and
ex-internationals who wants to play one part or the other in the burial plan.
"For Kanu, the woman is responsible for what he is today. The woman always call
him Onyinyechi, ‘Gift from God” and we see that manifest in the life of the
legendary player. So right now he believes there is no amount that is too much
to spend for her burial as he plans to give her a befitting one,” Abia said.
Kanu’s mother had been blessed with three sons, who
played professional football. While his older brother played for Bendel
Insurance, his younger brother also posted stints in Holland.
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