Former Super Eagles Interim Coach Monday Sinclair Dies at 88 Monday Sinclair, former interim head coach of the Super Eagles, has passed away at the age of 88. His death was confirmed on Wednesday by ex-Super Eagles goalkeeper Peterside Idah, who described Sinclair as a mentor and recalled playing under him at Sharks FC. “He signed me to play for Sharks. Gave me my first match against Niger Tornadoes of Minna. “The first day he saw me come to train with Sharks, he said, ‘My friend, are you a boxer?’ “He said I was built like Tyson. From that day, I found me a football father. I became very close to him and his family, with Puppa K as a very close brother.” Sinclair, a standout player for the Green Eagles in the 1960s, was renowned for his keen eye for talent and lasting impact on football development in Nigeria. He launched his coaching career with the now-defunct Sharks FC of Rivers State, later managing clubs like Niger Tornadoes, Enugu Rangers, and Bayelsa United. In 1997, Sinclair was appointed interim head coach of the Super Eagles and subsequently took charge of the Equatorial Guinea national team. He played a pivotal role in nurturing some of Nigeria’s football greats, including Peter Rufai, Taribo West, Finidi George, and Peterside Idah. His deep involvement in grassroots football left a lasting legacy on the sport in the country. His death follows closely on the heels of the passing of fellow football icon Peter Rufai, who succumbed to a prolonged illness.