The Imo State-born football legend’s passing was announced on Saturday morning by his former teammate and 1980 Africa Cup of Nations winner, Segun Odegbami

Former Super Eagles midfielder Henry Nwosu has died at the age of 62.

The Imo State-born football legend’s passing was announced on Saturday morning by his former teammate and 1980 Africa Cup of Nations winner, Segun Odegbami.

“Henry Nwosu passes on! After five days in hospital battling for his life, the one I call ‘Youngest Millionaire’ passed at 4:00 am this morning at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, where he had been in intensive care since Wednesday.

It is with deep pain in my heart that I share the news of the death of Henry Nwosu MON. May he rest peacefully with our Creator in Heaven,” Odegbami wrote.

Nwosu, the youngest member of Nigeria’s 1980 AFCON squad, helped the Green Eagles secure their first continental title on home soil. Known for his vision, creativity, and technical skill, he became a celebrated figure in Nigerian domestic football.

After retiring, Nwosu remained active in the sport as a coach and mentor, guiding younger players.

His death comes days after the passing of former Super Eagles coach Adegboye Onigbinde, who led Nigeria to the 2002 FIFA World Cup and died on March 9 at 88.

Both Nwosu and Onigbinde were key figures in the Green Eagles era of the 1980s, with Onigbinde coaching the national team between 1982 and 1984.

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