BREAKING: 1985 U-17 Word Cup Winning Coach, Sebastian Broderick, Passes Away at 85

In a heartbreaking turn of events, the world of football mourns the loss of a legendary figure. Sebastian Broderick, the esteemed coach who led Nigeria’s U-17 team to victory in the inaugural U-17 World Cup in 1985, has passed away at the age of 85.

The news comes as a shock to fans and players alike, as the football community remembers the man who left an indelible mark on the sport.

Broderick, who had been battling an ischemic stroke for over a year, was receiving treatment at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital.

His condition took a turn for the worse, and he ultimately succumbed to the illness on January 3, 2024.

The Nigerian coach’s career was nothing short of remarkable. He began as a player for the Onitsha team in the Challenge Cup in 1956 and went on to represent Nigeria at the Mexico Olympic Games in 1968.

In 1972, he famously scored a free kick to win the Challenge Cup for Bendel Insurance.

As a coach, Broderick made history when he led the Nigerian team to victory in the first U-17 World Cup in China in 1985.

He was part of a three-man crew that included Bala Shamaki and Christian Chukwu. In addition, he served as an assistant to Clemens Westerhof in the Super Eagles.

The loss of Sebastian Broderick has left a void in the world of football that will be difficult to fill.

As the news of his passing spreads, fans and players from around the globe have come together to pay tribute to the man who helped shape the sport and inspire countless young athletes.

In the wake of this tragedy, the football community stands united in mourning the loss of a true icon. Rest in peace, Sebastian Broderick.

Your legacy will live on through the countless lives you touched and the memories you created on the pitch.