Nigerian football mourns the loss of Henry Nwosu
Former Green Eagles midfielder Henry Nwosu has passed away at the age of 62. The National Sports Commission and the Nigeria Football Federation have both expressed deep sorrow over his death. Nwosu was celebrated for his significant contributions to Nigerian football, particularly as part of the 1980 Africa Cup of Nations-winning team. Tributes have poured in from officials, teammates, and the wider football community.
Match highlights
- Henry Nwosu was a key member of Nigeria’s first Africa Cup of Nations-winning squad in 1980.
- The National Sports Commission described him as a gifted midfielder whose legacy will endure.
- The Nigeria Football Federation and former teammate Segun Odegbami mourned his passing, noting he died at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital after a brief illness.
- Nwosu represented Nigeria for over a decade, participating in multiple AFCON tournaments including 1982, 1984, and 1988.
- After retiring, he continued to support Nigerian football as a coach and mentor.
