Former Nigeria national team goalkeeper Peter “Apo” Fregene has passed away at the age of 77 after a prolonged battle with health issues.
His peaceful death occurred in the presence of his wife, Tina, and their two children.
Fregene was a celebrated athlete, representing Nigeria in the 1968 Olympics. His contributions to Nigerian football have left a lasting legacy in the sport.
The news of his passing was confirmed by Segun Odegbami, a prominent sports journalist and former Nigerian international, who also served as captain of the national team. Odegbami expressed heartfelt gratitude to the many individuals who supported Fregene’s treatment throughout his illness.
“On behalf of all generations of Nigerian footballers, Olympians, sports persons, his family, friends, fans and a few incredible Nigerians that quietly rallied round and, with their support, prayers and the will of the Creator of the Universe, kept him alive until this night, I say a big ‘thank you’,” Odegbami wrote on his Facebook Page.
|SituationReport|
