Nigeria’s football community has been thrown into mourning following the death of former Super Eagles midfielder Henry Nwosu, one of the standout players in the country’s historic victory at the 1980 Africa Cup of Nations.

The sad news was confirmed by former Nigerian international Segun OdegbamiSegun Odegbami, who shared the announcement in an emotional message that quickly spread across Nigeria’s football community.

Nwosu, who died at the age of 62, was widely regarded as one of the most talented midfielders of his generation. Known for his creativity, vision, and composure on the ball, he played a pivotal role in Nigeria’s golden era of football and was instrumental in the national team’s success during the late 1970s and early 1980s.

He was a key member of the Green Eagles squad that won the 1980 Africa Cup of Nations on home soil — Nigeria’s first-ever continental title — a triumph that cemented his place in the country’s football history.

Following news of his passing, tributes have begun pouring in from former teammates, football administrators, and fans, many describing Nwosu as a gifted footballer whose contributions helped shape Nigerian football.

His death marks the loss of one of the legends of the Nigerian game and a respected figure whose legacy will continue to be remembered by generations of football lovers