Senator Ifeanyi Ubah has joined millions of footballer lovers across the world to pay tribute to football and Argentine legend, Diego Armando Maradona.
The Senator who is representing Anambra South Senatorial zone in the Nigerian senate, and the President of Ifeanyi Ubah Football Club, taking to his official Twitter handle on Wednesday 25th November 2020, posted a photo of Diego Maradona, with a glowing tribute as a caption. He said:
“Until his demise, Diego Maradona’s tact, ball control, and dribbling skills combined with his stature and creative abilities made his shadow loom large in every tournament he played. Ultimately, he was a phenomenon; the like of which we may never see again in our lifetime.
His legendary presence and leadership on the field of play was a Joy to watch and his legacy will forever live in our hearts. Rest in Peace Diego Maradona!,” Senator Ifeanyi Ubah said.
Diego Armando Mardona passed away on Wednesday at the age of 60 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home, just two weeks after undergoing surgery for a blood clot on his brain.
The Argentinian Government have announced three days of mourning following Maradona’s death, while the residents of Napoli flooded the streets of their city to pay tribute to their former forward.