The Nigeria Football Federation has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Super Eagles midfielder Henry Nwosu.
Nwosu passed away in a hospital in Lagos on Saturday morning at the age of 62.
His death comes only days after the passing of former NFF Technical Director and two time Super Eagles head coach Adegboye Onigbinde, deepening the sense of loss within the Nigerian football community.
Reacting to the sad development, NFF Secretary General Mohammed Sanusi said the nation would always remember Nwosu’s immense contributions to the growth of football in Nigeria.
“This is another very sad news, even as we are still mourning the demise of Chief Onigbinde. Nigeria football can never forget the enormous contributions of Henry Nwosu both as a player and a coach. We pray that God will grant him eternal rest, and also grant the family he has left behind, as well as friends and relations, the fortitude to bear the loss,” Sanusi said.
Nwosu was a key member of the historic Green Eagles squad that won the 1980 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria’s first ever continental title.
The talented midfielder later served Nigerian football as a coach, continuing his involvement in the development of the game after his playing career ended. His legacy remains firmly tied to one of the most important moments in the country’s football history.
