The Nigeria Football Federation has mourned the death of Coach Christopher Alor, who served on the technical crew of the Falconets at the 2010 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Germany, Bold Sports reports.
Alor died at the age of 75. The NFF described his contribution to Nigerian football as significant, particularly his work with young players and his involvement with the national team.
Alor was part of a historic Falconets campaign
The 2010 Falconets made history by reaching the final of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup.
Nigeria began the tournament with draws against England and Mexico. The team also defeated Japan in the group stage before progressing to the knockout rounds.
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The Falconets then produced one of their most memorable performances in the quarter-finals.
Nigeria drew 1-1 with the United States after extra time. The Falconets eventually won 4-2 on penalties to eliminate the defending champions and reach the semi-finals.
Nigeria reached the World Cup final
The Falconets continued their impressive run against Colombia in the semi-final as Nigeria defeated Colombia 1-0.
That victory sent Nigeria into the final against Germany. The hosts eventually ended the Falconets’ title hopes with a 2-0 victory.
Despite the defeat, Nigeria finished with the silver medal. The achievement marked the country’s first podium finish at a FIFA Women’s World Cup. The NFF credited Alor as part of the technical crew that helped prepare the team for that historic campaign.
NFF pays tribute to Alor
NFF Acting General Secretary Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme paid tribute to the late coach and highlighted his contribution to Nigerian football.
“The NFF mourns deeply the demise of Coach Christopher Alor, for his contributions to Nigerian football, especially his work with young players and his involvement with the national team. His time with the national team was significant in that Nigeria attained a historic feat of earning the FIFA World Cup silver medals in Germany in 2010.
“We pray that God grants his soul eternal rest, and also grant those he has left behind, including his immediate family, friends and the young players that he loved to work with, the fortitude to bear the loss,” NFF’s Acting General Secretary, Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, said on Monday.
Alor’s passing brings an end to the life of a coach whose work formed part of one of the most memorable campaigns in the history of Nigeria’s women’s youth football.
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