Dare Babalola
Henry Nwosu, a former Nigerian international footballer and member of the 1980 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) winning team, has passed away.
His death was confirmed by fellow ex-international Segun Odegbami in a Facebook post on Saturday.
“Henry Nwosu passes on!,
“After five days in hospital battling for his life, the one I call ‘Youngest Millionaire’ passed on at 4:00 am this morning at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos, where he had been in intensive care since Wednesday.
“It is with deep pain in my heart that I have to be the conveyor of the news of the death of Henry Nwosu MON. May he rest peacefully with our Creator in Heaven,” Odegbami wrote.
Nwosu, who was the youngest member of the 1980 AFCON squad, was widely celebrated for his role in Nigeria’s triumph at the Africa Cup of Nations, where the Green Eagles secured their first continental title on home soil.
The midfielder was known for his vision, creativity and technical ability, and went on to become a prominent figure in Nigerian domestic football.
Following his retirement from active football, the former international remained connected to the sport as a coach and mentor, helping to nurture younger players.
This follows the death of renowned football administrator and former Super Eagles head coach, Adegboye Onigbinde, who died on Monday at the age of 88.
The family of the football tactician announced his passing on Monday in a message signed by a family member, Bolade Adesuyi.
