Henry Nwosu, a former midfielder for the Super Eagles, claims he has a terminal illness and requires assistance to survive.
Nwosu is currently receiving care at the Asaba Specialist hospital in Delta State. He was a member of the Nigerian team that won the 1980 African Cup of Nations.
The 59-year-old claimed he was fighting for his life and had spent all of his money doing it, and he is being cared for at the hospital by his two sisters.
Speaking with the media, Nwosu said: “I can’t say anything now about my ailment until next week, as the results of some of the tests I underwent have not been brought to me.
“Some people have sent me money to help the process, which I appreciate so much. Today (Sunday), someone from an All-Star club I belong to in Lagos sent me N100,000, while another sent me N50,000, which I appreciate. I need all the help I can now to stay alive.
“I know how much I have spent here at the Asaba Specialist Hospital, it has not been easy.”
Meanwhile, Harrison Jalla, the Task Force Chairman of the Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria, pleaded with Sunday Dare, the governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, and Ibrahim Gusau, the president of the Nigeria Football Federation, to intervene on behalf of the legendary Nigerian footballer.
According to Jalla, “Nwosu, who meritoriously served Nigeria in the 1980s and 1990s, is down with an ailment that requires urgent medical attention.”
“The situation requires urgent medical attention. This is a clarion call to the NFF, Minister of Sports, the government of Imo State and all Nigerians of goodwill to rally round Nwosu to save his life.
“He was a delight to watch in his days at the defunct New Nigerian Bank, ACB, Iwuanyanwu Nationale and the Eagles.
“Nwosu is a living legend. This is one of the reasons why PFAN must get its proper representations in NFF, with its collective bargaining agreement in place to run its welfare programmes for current and retired footballers as an independent organisation.”
