Former International Footballer Henry Nwosu Passes Away at Age 61

Henry Nwosu, a distinguished former Nigerian international and part of the historic squad that clinched the 1980 Africa Cup of Nations title, has died following a brief illness at the age of 61.

Nwosu passed away in the early hours of Saturday, shortly after the death of former Super Eagles coach, Chief Adegboye Onigbinde.

The news of his demise was shared by former Super Eagles captain Segun Odegbami, who revealed that Nwosu succumbed to his illness around 4:00 a.m. at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), where he had been receiving treatment.

Odegbami stated, "After five days in hospital battling for his life, the one I call ‘Youngest Millionaire’ passed on at 4:00 a.m. this morning at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos, where he had been in Intensive Care since Wednesday."

He expressed his sorrow, stating, "It is with deep pain in my heart that I have to be the conveyor of the news of the death of Henry Nwosu, the youngest of the victorious 1980 AFCON squad. May he rest peacefully with our Creator in Heaven."

Nwosu was recognized as one of the most gifted footballers of his era. He played a vital role in Nigeria's successful campaign at the 1980 Africa Cup of Nations, which marked the country's first continental victory on home grounds.

Throughout the tournament, he shared the pitch with several legendary Nigerian football figures, including Christian Chukwu, Adokiye Amasiemaka, Felix Owolabi, Emmanuel Okala, Best Ogedegbe and Okey Isima, to name a few.