Super Eagles pay tribute to late Henry Nwosu
Henry Nwosu, a celebrated former Super Eagles midfielder and 1980 Africa Cup of Nations winner, has passed away at the age of 62. The national team expressed their condolences to his family and remembered his significant contributions to Nigeria’s football history. Henry Nwosu was renowned for his vision, creativity, and technical skills, and later became a mentor and coach to younger players. His death was announced at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, after a brief illness.
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- The Super Eagles mourned the passing of Henry Nwosu, a member of Nigeria’s 1980 AFCON-winning squad.
- The team recalled his role in Nigeria’s first Africa Cup of Nations victory on home soil in 1980.
- Henry Nwosu was known for his technical ability and later contributed to Nigerian football as a coach and mentor.
- His death was announced by former teammate Segun Odegbami, who also won the 1980 AFCON.
- Henry Nwosu died at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, after battling illness for five days.
