NFF mourns ace photojournalist Sylva Eleanya

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He died in his sleep on Saturday.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has condoled Vanguard Media Limited over the death night of ace photojournalist Sylva Eleanya, a statement from the football governing body said on Monday.

Eleanya, who worked with NFF spokesman, Ademola Olajire, for almost 10 years died in his sleep on Saturday.

?The NFF is in grief over the death of Eleanya. A big tree has fallen. He was one of the very best in the photo sector,? the statement said. ?We remember that Sylva Eleanya was always present at major events, and did his job creditably and professionally. He was a prominent face in Calabar just a week earlier when the Super Eagles defeated Liberia to qualify for the 2013 African Cup of Nations.

?Honestly, I am inconsolate. He was a personal friend and was always so jovial. We travelled together to several major international sporting events and he always excelled.?

NFF‘s General Secretary, Barrister Musa Amadu, in a condolence message on behalf of the body said; ?We send our most sincere condolences to the immediate family of Eleanya, Vanguard Media Limited and Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Lagos State chapter.

?He was a jolly good fellow and will be missed by all at the NFF and the entire Nigeria football family.?

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