Ex-Bendel Insurance coach Akpokona in urgent need of medical help
Former Nigeria international and ex-Bendel Insurance coach Lawrence Akpokona is currently facing a critical health challenge. He is receiving treatment at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital after suffering a severe spinal cord injury. Harrison Jalla, chairman of the Advocacy for Nigeria Football Reform Concepts, has called for immediate support from the football community and the public. Appeals have also been made to various authorities and stakeholders for swift intervention.
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- Lawrence Akpokona has been hospitalised since October 2025 due to a severe spinal cord injury.
- He has undergone three major surgeries, but his condition remains critical and requires urgent medical and financial assistance.
- Harrison Jalla described the situation as urgent and called for collective support from the football community and the public.
- Appeals have been made to the Edo and Delta State governments, as well as the Nigeria Football Federation and National Sports Commission, for intervention.
- Akpokona previously played for Bendel Insurance and Nigeria at international level, and later contributed to football as a coach.
