The nation has been thrown into a state of mourning after it lost one of its champions, Stephen Keshi to the cold hands of death in the wee hours of Wednesday morning.

The former Nigerian skipper and coach of the Super Eagles suffered a cardiac arrest and passed on, barely 6 months after he lost his wife to cancer.

Nigerians have taken to their Twitter timelines to mourn the Nigerian hero.

Horrible news & Sad day as Our legendary Captain & brother Stephen Keshi dies.May his blessed soul rest in peace.we lost an iconic Hero 2day

— Sunday Oliseh (@SundayOOliseh) June 8, 2016

RIP Stephen Keshi… sigh.

— Banky Wellington (@BankyW) June 8, 2016

Oh My God! hmm… Rest in Peace Stephen Keshi

— D'banj D Kokomaster (@iamdbanj) June 8, 2016

Heart saddened by the news of the passing of WC USA94 veteran and Nigerian legend Stephen Keshi at 54. Way too young.

— Phil Schoen (@PhilSchoen) June 8, 2016

Rest in peace Stephen Keshi. This is actually very sad news

— AB (@MrUwais) June 8, 2016

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So sad: Stephen Keshi, the superb former coach & player for Nigeria, has died unexpectedly at age 54. RIP.

— Grant Wahl (@GrantWahl) June 8, 2016

Sad Sad news from Nigeria Stephen Keshi has passed away at 54 years https://t.co/H6DS4BFRjt https://t.co/Yy8eicm0mu

— Tommy Smyth (@TommySmythESPN) June 8, 2016

WHAT THE…?! Stephen Keshi is dead just six months after his wife's death. Ah! ?????? Really crying for the children. #RIPKeshi

— Jidechi J. Chidiezie (@JesseJidechi) June 8, 2016

What Stephen Keshi did with that Super Eagles team winning the Nation cup was nothing short of a miracle.

— #TheTribe of Raymond (@Okizle) June 8, 2016

We commiserate with the entire football family on the passing of ex @NGSuperEagles captain and coach, Stephen Keshi. pic.twitter.com/Ry19pVwKSI

— Sunshine Stars FC (@SunshineFCAkure) June 8, 2016

Rest in peace Stephen Keshi #RIPKeshi . A tragic day for football on the African continent.

— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) June 8, 2016

Stephen Keshi was one of the greatest National Team servant Nigeria has had: as a player & as a coach.
RIP Stephen Keshi.

— Airtel Nigeria (@AirtelNigeria) June 8, 2016

Not only with Super Eagles team did Stephen Keshi performed Miracles.He was a savior to TOGOLESE football team
This guy was GREAT!#RIPKeshi

— Kemi Ariyo (@d_problemsolver) June 8, 2016

A legend has fallen. Praying for Stephen Keshi's family and friends. #RIPBigBoss

— ThatoMoeng (@ThatoMoeng) June 8, 2016

Another humble legend gone so soon…… Stephen Keshi!!#RIP……

— EZE VICTOR OBINNA (@iamEzeVictor) June 8, 2016

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We have lost another legend of the game R I P Stephen keshi

— Thuls♿ (@thulani_lawry) June 8, 2016

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