The Digest:
Former Super Eagles midfielder Henry Nwosu has passed away at the age of 62. His death was announced by former teammate Segun Odegbami on social media, who revealed Nwosu died at 4:00 am at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) after five days in intensive care. Odegbami wrote: "After five days in hospital battling for his life, the one I call 'Youngest Millionaire' passed on... It is with deep pain in my heart that I have to be the conveyor of the news." Nwosu was the youngest member of the 1980 Africa Cup of Nations squad that won Nigeria's first continental title on home soil, playing for the Green Eagles. He was widely celebrated for his role in that historic triumph.
Key Points
- Henry Nwosu, ex-Super Eagles midfielder, dies at 62.
- Passed away at LASUTH after five days in ICU.
- Announcement made by former teammate Segun Odegbami.
- Youngest member of 1980 AFCON-winning Green Eagles squad.
- Part of Nigeria's historic first continental title triumph.
The "Youngest Millionaire" of 1980 is gone, Henry Nwosu, part of the team that first put African gold on Nigeria's chest, dies at 62, leaving memories of a glorious era.
Sources: Complete Sports, Soccernet
