Babalola Oluwatomiwa
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The Nigeria Football Federation has expressed sadness over the death of a former Super Eagles’ goalkeeper, Wilfred Agbonavbare
The former Nigerian international, who had been battling with cancer was confirmed dead by his former Spanish Club, Rayo Vallecano who were instrumental last weekend in raising 21,106.90 euros (over 4.5 million naira) needed for the operation.
“This is very sad coming only two days after the death of Coach Musa Abdullahi. The Nigeria Football Federation became aware of Agbonavbare’s affliction only a couple of weeks ago," NFF Vice President Seyi Akinwunmi said.
“This is another true hero gone to rest too early. Agbonavbare was a patriot of the first grade and his contributions to Nigeria football on-field can never be forgotten.
The 48 year-old late Agbonavbare played for Rubber Board FC and New Nigeria Bank FC, both of Benin City, and also joined the Super Eagles’ squad that won the Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia in 1994.
The former Nigerian international, who had been battling with cancer was confirmed dead by his former Spanish Club, Rayo Vallecano who were instrumental last weekend in raising 21,106.90 euros (over 4.5 million naira) needed for the operation.
“This is very sad coming only two days after the death of Coach Musa Abdullahi. The Nigeria Football Federation became aware of Agbonavbare’s affliction only a couple of weeks ago," NFF Vice President Seyi Akinwunmi said.
“This is another true hero gone to rest too early. Agbonavbare was a patriot of the first grade and his contributions to Nigeria football on-field can never be forgotten.
The 48 year-old late Agbonavbare played for Rubber Board FC and New Nigeria Bank FC, both of Benin City, and also joined the Super Eagles’ squad that won the Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia in 1994.
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