14.3.2026
Former Super Eagles midfielder Henry Nwosu’s death at 62 continues to revibrate through the Nigeria sports family and the Nigerian Olympians Association (NOA) has paid tribute and condolences.
Nwosu scored Nigeria’s only Olympic goal at the Moscow 198O Olympics Games to etch his name amongst the sports men and women who have participated in the prestigious global sports fiesta.
“Henry Nwosu, who scored the only goal for Nigeria at the 1980 Olympics, was a detribalised Nigerian who gave his all for the country,” said Olumide Oyedeji Nigeria Olympic Association president.
According to Oyedeji, Nwosu embodied the spirit of national unity and sacrifice that defines true Olympians.
Oyedeji also used the moment to call on well-meaning individuals, corporate organisations and governments at all levels to pay greater attention to the welfare of athletes who dedicate their lives to bringing honour to the country.
He extended heartfelt condolences to the immediate family of the late football icon, his former teammates, colleagues in the football community and the entire Nigerian football fraternity, praying that God grants them the strength to bear the painful loss.
The NOA president urged the sports community to remember the late legend not with despair but with gratitude for the unforgettable memories he created while wearing the nation’s colours.
Nwosu, a celebrated member of Nigeria’s historic 1980 Africa Cup of Nations-winning squad and a former Olympian, died in the early hours of Saturday at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital after spending several days in intensive care.
Nwosu won the AFCON in 1980 with Super Eagles and settled for silver at the 1984 and 88 editions