Amodu Shuaibu set to be buried amid tears (photos)

- Amodu Shuaibu's body is being moved to his home town Okpella, as he will be buried according to muslim rites

- He died at the age of 58

- Shuaibu was said to have complained of heart problems before his death

Nigerians are still trying to come to terms with the death of Amodu Shuaibu, ex-coach of the Super Eagles and technical adviser to the Nigeria Football Federation.

The NFF had announced the death of Amodu Shuaibu in the early hours of today, June 11.

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However, Legit.ng has gathered that Shuaibu was said to have complained of heart problems yesterday and was prayed for in the afternoon.

He drove his car do drop a friend, went to sleep and was discovered dead about 4am.

His body is being moved from the Stella Obasanjo hospital in Benin to his home town in Okpella.

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He will be buried today according to muslim rites in his home town, Okpella in Edo state. He died at the age of 58.

See exclusive photos of his body from the Stella Obasanjo hospital in Benin.