The Nigeria Football Federation has expressed shock and sorrow over the passing on Tuesday night of leading journalist and former Media Officer of the Super Eagles, Benjamin Alaiya.
Ben Alaiya, Media Officer of the Super Eagles between November 2011 and February 2015, was reported to have died in his hometown, Ososo, Edo State after a brief illness.
“Ben worked very hard in his role as Super Eagles’ media officer and was always a jolly good fellow. He was very professional and dedicated. This is quite sad. Our hearts go out to his young wife and the children. We pray that God will grant him eternal rest and also give the family and other loved ones he left behind the fortitude to bear the loss. It is devastating,” Sanusi said
Members of the Sports Writers Association (SWAN) Lagos branch in which Ben Alaiya was an active member have been sending in their condolence messages even as they pray for the family of the deceased.
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