- Former Super Eagles midfielder Henry Nwosu has died at the age of 62. His death was announced by Segun Odegbami, who revealed that the football legend passed away after five days in hospital.
Former Nigeria national football team midfielder Henry Nwosu has died at the age of 62.
His death was announced by his former teammate Segun Odegbami on social media on Saturday.
Nwosu was a member of the Nigerian team that won the 1980 Africa Cup of Nations, which was held in Lagos. He was the youngest member of the squad, then known as the Green Eagles, that secured Nigeria’s first continental title on home soil.
Confirming the news, Odegbami wrote: “After five days in hospital battling for his life, the one I call ‘Youngest Millionaire’ passed on at 4:00 am this morning at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos, where he had been in intensive care since Wednesday.”
He added, “It is with deep pain in my heart that I have to be the conveyor of the news of the de@th of Henry Nwosu, MON. May he rest peacefully with our Creator in Heaven.”
Nwosu was widely celebrated for his contributions to Nigerian football, particularly for his role in the historic 1980 AFCON victory.
In other news…. A member of The Lord’s Chosen has stirred reactions online after asserting that wearing the church’s branded vest could provide supernatural protection against armed robbery.
In a video that has gone viral on social media, the member stated confidently, “If you wear the Chosen vest and face an armed robber, just say ‘I’m a Chosen’ three times, and you will witness God’s manifestation. Our Daddy G.O has made many people millionaires.”
The remark, made during what seemed to be a church gathering, has sparked a heated debate, with many Nigerians questioning the line between faith, symbolism, and practical safety
Supporters of the church argue that the comment reflects strong trust in divine protection and the testimonies associated with the ministry. However, critics have warned that such claims could encourage risky behaviour.
Some social media users emphasized that faith should never replace personal safety or common sense, particularly in a country grappling with insecurity.
Others defended the member, saying the statement was meant to highlight spiritual confidence rather than prompt people to confront criminals.
The Lord’s Chosen is widely known for its bold testimonies and focus on divine intervention, prosperity, and miracles.
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