Nigeria, July 17 -- The Nigerian football fraternity is once again in mourning following the death of revered indigenous coach and ex-international, Monday Sinclair, who passed away at the age of 88 on Wednesday.

News of Sinclair's passing was confirmed by former Super Eagles goalkeeper Idah Peterside, who played under him at Sharks FC.

He shared the announcement on FUBS, a WhatsApp platform for former Nigerian athletes and administrators, and also took to Facebook to pay tribute to the man he described as his football father.

"Our daddy is gone. What a man. He signed me to play for the Sharks. Gave me my first match against Niger Tornadoes of Minna," Peterside wrote.

"The first day he saw me come to train with Sharks, he said, 'My fr...