Former Nigerian International and ex-Heartland Football Club coach, Kelechi Emeteole, has died.

Emeteole, who was also a former head coach of the Nigerian Beach Soccer team, reportedly died of cancer in an Indian hospital. He was said to be too old for a special surgery that would have helped his situation.

Popularly known as The Caterpillar, Emeteole was part of the Green Eagles, and managed several clubs including Rangers of Enugu, El-Kanemi Warriors and Lobi Stars.