Former Super Eagles Midfielder and 1980 AFCON Hero Henry Nwosu Passes Away at 62
Nigeria's football fraternity is in deep mourning following the passing of legendary former Super Eagles midfielder Henry Onyemanze Nwosu, who died at the age of 62 on Saturday, March 14, 2026. The sad news was confirmed by his former teammate and 1980 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winner, Segun Odegbami, who shared an emotional tribute on social media. Odegbami revealed that Nwosu, affectionately nicknamed the "Youngest Millionaire," had been battling for his life in the hospital for five days. He passed away at approximately 4:00 a.m. at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja, Lagos, where he had been in intensive care since Wednesday. Nwosu was a key member of Nigeria's historic 1980 AFCON-winning team, which triumphed on home soil in Lagos. As the youngest player in that squad, he contributed significantly with his creativity, vision, and technical brilliance in midfield. He also represented Nigeria at the 1980 Olympics, scoring the country...