Fregene Finally Kick the bucket at 77

By Iyojo Ameh

Nigeria has lost one of its football legends, Peter Fregene, a former goalkeeper of the Green Eagles.

Fregene, who was on life support for about a week, passed away at the age of 77 in a hospital in Sapele, Delta State.

The sad news was confirmed on Sunday by Segun Odegbami, another former Green Eagles player, in a heartfelt statement.

Fregene was a celebrated athlete.

The statement confirming his death reads, “On behalf of all generations of Nigerian footballers, Olympians, sports persons, his family, friends, fans and a few incredible Nigerians that quietly rallied round and, with their support, prayers and the will of the Creator of the Universe, kept him alive until this night, I say a big ‘thank you”.

Fregene’s health struggles had sparked widespread concern, prompting an outpouring of support from the sports community.

Recall that three generous Nigerians volunteered to support his treatment at Obule Medical Centre in Sapele, Delta State.

This was on the heels of Odegbami’s initial appeal for assistance, sharing a distressing photo highlighting Fregene’s dire situation.