The Super Eagles have conveyed their sympathies on the passing of Henry Nwosu, a former Nigeria international and 1980 Africa Cup of Nations winner, who died at the age of 62.
In a statement issued on its official X platform on Saturday, the national team expressed condolences to the late midfielder’s family and recalled his involvement in Nigeria’s historic victory at the 1980 AFCON.
“We commiserate with the family of Henry Nwosu on his passing. A member of Nigeria’s historic squad that won the 1980 African Cup of Nations. Rest in peace!” the statement read.
Chronicle NG reports that Nwosu was the youngest member of the Green Eagles squad that won Nigeria’s first Africa Cup of Nations title on home soil in 1980, a feat that cemented his place in the country’s football history.
The Imo State-born midfielder was well-known for his vision, creativity, and technical ability before becoming a significant figure in Nigerian domestic football.
Following his retirement from active football, the former international remained involved in the sport as a coach and mentor, guiding younger players and sharing his playing expertise.
Segun Odegbami, his former teammate and fellow 1980 AFCON winner, announced his death on Saturday, revealing that the ex-midfielder died at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital in Ikeja after battling for his life for five days.
