Former Super Eagles midfielder Henry Nwosu has passed at the age of 62, leaving the nation’s football community in mourning.
Nwosu, a key player in Nigeria’s 1980 Africa Cup of Nations’ triumph, died on Saturday morning at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, where he had been receiving intensive care since Wednesday.
His death was announced by former teammate Segun Odegbami, who described Nwosu as the “Youngest Millionaire” and expressed deep pain over the loss.
Odegbami wrote: “After 5 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.”
Nwosu’s playing career spanned several notable clubs, including ASEC Mimosas, New Nigeria Bank FC, and African Continental Bank FC.
He also represented Nigeria in multiple AFCON tournaments and the 1980 Summer Olympics.
After retiring, Nwosu transitioned into coaching, leading Nigeria’s U-17 team and managing clubs like Ibom Stars and Gateway United.
His contributions to Nigerian football are immeasurable, and his legacy will be remembered for generations to come.
