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NFF: Gusua The Peoples President Visits Henry Nwosu In Asaba.

President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alh. Ibrahim Musa Gusau has visited former Nigerian International, Henry Nwosu who is hospitalised in Asaba , the Delta State Capital.  

NFF President, Ibrahim Gusau, alongside Ex-International Henry Nwosu.

The NFF President was at the hospital on Tuesday alongside NFF Executive Committee member, Sharif Rabi’u Inuwa Ahlan to check on the health status of the former Green Eagles Star  who has been suffering from an undisclosed illness.  

Gusau who described  Nwosu as a national hero further noted he owe it a duty and responsibility to give the former Nigerian International  a “Pat in the back” at a  time when the former  ACB of Lagos midfielder is battling with ailment.  

According to the NFF supremo ” Today I am here in Asaba to check on the health status of  one of our unforgettable national heroes in person of Henry Nwosu.” 

“Nwosu’s contribution to the development of our football cannot be overemphasised.” 

“At this trying time of his, I, on behalf of the NFF Executive Committee wish Henry Nwosu a speedy recovery and it is my believe that Mr. Nwosu will surmount this health challenge  God’s willing.” 

A gifted midfielder in his hay days, Henry Nwosu was the youngest member of the victorious Green Eagles team that won the nation’s  maiden AFCON title in 1980. He also scored Nigeria’s only goal at the 1980 Olympics.  

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Oluchi Tobe-Chukwu

Oluchi Tobe-Chukwu popularly known as tobex is the Vice chairman of Sports writers Association of Nigeria , lagos Chapter. She Is also the Media Spokesperson of the Super Falcons of Nigeria. She is an award winning women's football writer. Tobex is also an ex footballer that was privileged to play in the first NFF organised women's league in 1990 as a player of Hamza Queens. Her last club as an active footballer was Ibom Angels as She paved way to further her education years ago. She is a Federal Government scholar , with a degree in Mass communication, a second degree in Public Relations and Advertising (Communication Studies). She is a Wife and Mother.

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