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BREAKING: Former Super Eagles Midfielder Henry Nwosu Dies at 62
Nigerian football is in mourning following the death of Henry Nwosu, a legendary former Super Eagles (previously known as Green Eagles) midfielder and member of the iconic 1980 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winning team.
Nwosu passed away in the early hours of Saturday at approximately 4:00 a.m. at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) in Ikeja, Lagos.
He had been receiving intensive care treatment there since Wednesday after battling a prolonged illness for several days.
The sad news was confirmed by his former teammate and fellow 1980 AFCON winner, Segun Odegbami, who shared an emotional tribute on social media.
Odegbami described Nwosu affectionately as the “Youngest Millionaire,” referring to his status as the youngest player in Nigeria’s triumphant 1980 AFCON squad that claimed the nation’s first continental title on home soil.
Born on June 14, 1963, in Imo State, Nwosu was widely celebrated for his exceptional vision, creativity, technical skill, and midfield mastery. He represented Nigeria in multiple AFCON tournaments, including 1982, 1984, and 1988, and also scored Nigeria’s lone goal at the 1980 Moscow Olympics.
After retiring from playing, Nwosu remained influential in Nigerian football as a coach and mentor. His death comes just days after the passing of another football icon, former Super Eagles coach Adegboye Onigbinde, who died on March 9 at age 88.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the broader football community have expressed deep sorrow, describing Nwosu’s passing as a significant loss to the nation’s sporting heritage.
Tributes have poured in from across Nigeria, with many calling for better support systems for retired footballers.
Nwosu is survived by family and a legacy that inspired generations of Nigerian players.
May his soul rest in peace.
Sports
Ex-Super Eagles striker Michael Eneramo dies after collapsing during match
Eneramo, who had retired from professional football, previously played for several clubs, including Besiktas of Turkey, Tunisian side Esperance, and Nigerian club Lobi Stars.
Former Super Eagles striker, Michael Eneramo, is dead, according to SCORENigeria on Friday.
Eneramo reportedly slumped and died while playing a football match in Kaduna State.
The 40-year-old was said to be featuring at the Angwan Yelwa pitch in the Television area of Kaduna when the incident occurred.
“He slumped and died right on the spot. Efforts to revive him were unsuccessful,” a source told SCORENigeria.
The former international came on as a substitute in the second half before collapsing without any contact.
“He was pronounced dead at the hospital.”
Eneramo, who had retired from professional football, previously played for several clubs, including Besiktas of Turkey, Tunisian side Esperance, and Nigerian club Lobi Stars.
Sports
Governor Adeleke Remodelling Osogbo Stadium to 15,000 Sitting Capacity
Adeleke expressed happiness at the involvement of several foreign technical partners working with the contractors to ensure that the new stadium meets FIFA standards and eventually secures FIFA certification.
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has commenced work on remodelling Osogbo Township Stadium from 4,000 to 15,000 sitting capacity.
In a statement , Governor Adeleke emphasised that the increased capacity will attract major sporting events to boost the development of all games in the state.
Adeleke expressed happiness at the involvement of several foreign technical partners working with the contractors to ensure that the new stadium meets FIFA standards and eventually secures FIFA certification.
He commended the speedy and qualitative ongoing remodelling of the stadium.
“This is the way to finally integrate Osun into the mainstream of sports development in the country.
“As a sports-loving governor, I am eager to ensure that the Osun Sports Trust Fund becomes operational,” he said.
Sports
Former NFF chairman Ibrahim Galadima dies at 78
His funeral prayers are scheduled for Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Fagge Juma’at Mosque in Kano.
A former chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Galadima, is dead at the age of 78.
His funeral prayers are scheduled for Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Fagge Juma’at Mosque in Kano.
Galadima, who also held the traditional title of Galadiman Fagge, died on Saturday evening at a hospital in Kano, according to his younger brother, Abba Galadima.
The late administrator was widely regarded as a key figure in Nigerian football, having played a major role in shaping the sport during his tenure.
He served as chairman of the football federation between 2002 and 2006, a period marked by efforts to strengthen the organisation and enhance Nigeria’s presence on the international stage.
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