NFF sends commiseration message to Henry Onyekuru over loss of mother

The Nigerian Soccer Federation has commiserated with Henry Onyekuru after the Tremendous Eagles ahead misplaced his mom.

The Galatasaray ahead, on mortgage from Monaco, performed a vital position as Nigeria defeated the Benin Republic and Lesotho on the finish of March.

Head coach Gernot Rohr named Onyekuru within the beginning eleven that narrowly defeated the Squirrels in Porto Novo.

And the previous Everton signing offered the help for Paul Onuachu to slam dwelling the Tremendous Eagles’ remaining purpose within the 3-0 defeat of the Crocodiles on the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos.

However demise has layered the nation’s pleasure with a ramification of darkness after Onyekuru took to social media to announce his mom’s passing away.

The NFF, by means of its official Twitter account, later provided prayers and condolences to the thrilling winger and his household.

“Our ideas and prayers are with the household of @NGSuperEagles ahead, @henryconyekuru, following the unhappy passing of his pricey mom. Could her soul Relaxation In Peace,” learn the assertion.

It will be recalled that earlier within the yr, one other Tremendous Eagles star John Ogu, additionally misplaced his mom.

Mrs. Obiageli Ogu (Nee Eboh), who died at 58 years previous, can be buried in Anambra State on April 7-8, 2021.