- Tinubu Mourns Ex-Super Eagles Midfielder Henry Nwosu
- The President described Nwosu as a highly talented player whose creativity and skill left a lasting imprint on Nigerian football
- The President also prayed for the repose of Nwosu’s soul and asked God to grant comfort and strength to his family
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep condolences following the death of former Super Eagles midfielder Henry Onyemanze Nwosu, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 62.
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu joined the Nigerian football community in mourning the loss of the celebrated footballer.
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The President described Nwosu as a highly talented player whose creativity and skill left a lasting imprint on Nigerian football.
The statement also highlighted the late midfielder’s early achievements with the national team, particularly his role as a 17-year-old member of the then Green Eagles squad that won the 1980 Africa Cup of Nations.
Tinubu noted that Nwosu served the country with distinction for more than a decade, representing Nigeria in several major tournaments, including the Africa Cup of Nations editions in 1982, 1984 and 1988.
According to the President, the former playmaker’s contributions to the growth of football in Nigeria and the joy he brought to fans across the country will always be remembered.
“Nigerians will remember him for the pride and excitement he brought to the nation and for inspiring many others to achieve greater accomplishments,” the statement said.
The President also prayed for the repose of Nwosu’s soul and asked God to grant comfort and strength to his family during this difficult time.
Nwosu’s death was earlier announced by his former teammate and fellow 1980 AFCON winner, Segun Odegbami, who disclosed that the ex-international died at about 4:00 a.m. at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital after spending five days in intensive care.
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