Wife of former Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has died.

Keshi’s wife, Kate reportedly died Wednesday (December 9) in the US after battling cancer for sometime.

Confirming her death to Complete Sports, Keshie said his 54-year-old wife has been sick for some time now and her death is a “great loss” to him.

“She is more like a sister to me and was the rock behind me and everything I do. My love for her was at first sight,” he added.

Our sincere condolences to Keshi and his family.