Enyimba Football Club Release Statement Following Death of Former Coach Maurice Cooreman

• Maurice Cooreman was in charge when Nigerian Professional Football League side Enyimba won the league for the fifth time
• The Belgian tactician who spent several years working in Nigeria was said to have passed away in his home country at the age of 79
• Reacting to the death, Aba-based club Enyimba wrote that they are saddened following the death of their former coach

Nigerian Professional Football League club Enyimba have released a statement following the death of their former coach Maurice Cooreman.

The Belgian who was in charge of the People’s Elephants between 2006 and 2008 passed away in his home country on Tuesday, May 31 at the age of 79.

Daily Trust reports that Cooreman led the Aba based club to their 5th NPFL title in 2007 and then went on to manage a number of other Nigerian teams including Ikorodu United, Warri Wolves and Akwa United.

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He also worked in Ghana as a manager of top club Asante Kotoko between 2008 and 2009.

Reacting to the death of the gaffer, Enyimba tweeted:

“We are saddened by news of the death of our former coach, Maurice Coreman.

“The Belgian led Enyimba to our 5th league crown in 2007 and will always be remembered for his firmness and passion for the game.

“Our deepest condolences go the family and friends that he has left behind.”

And fans have taken to the comment section to pay their condolences to the club as they will miss the tactician.

A fan wrote:

“Maurice Cooreman will also be remembered for the expansive play of the Enyimba team that reached the SF of the 2008 #CAFCL, with glut of goals to boot.

“The ‘Little N Large’ strike partnership of Stephen Worgu & Ezenwa Otorogu accounted for 18 of the 30goals in that campaign. RIP.”

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Another added:

“Condolences to his family and the People's Elephant!”

One said:

“May his soul rest in peace.”

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