Tinubu pays tribute to late Henry Nwosu

President Bola Tinubu has reached out to the family of Henry Onyemanze Nwosu, a revered Super Eagles midfielder, to offer his condolences following Nwosu's passing on Saturday at the age of 62.

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In a show of solidarity, President Tinubu stood alongside the Nigerian football community to mourn the loss of Nwosu, whose remarkable football prowess has become an enduring part of the nation's sporting heritage.

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The President looked back on Nwosu's impressive career, recalling his exceptional talent as a 17-year-old member of the Green Eagles squad that claimed victory in the 1980 Africa Cup of Nations.

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President Tinubu also acknowledged Nwosu's dedicated service to the national football team, which spanned over a decade and included participation in the AFCON tournaments of 1982, 1984, and 1988, as well as his significant contributions to the development of sports in Nigeria.

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According to President Tinubu, Henry Onyemanze Nwosu will be remembered by Nigerians for the pride and joy he brought to the nation, as well as for inspiring his compatriots to strive for greater achievements.

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President Tinubu ended his tribute with a prayer for the peaceful repose of Nwosu's soul and a message of comfort to his grieving family.