Nigerian Goalkeeper Dies On Holiday In Senegal

By Ayodele Oluwafemi

A former Flying Eagles goalkeeper, John Felagha has died, aged 26-year-old. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), broke the news via its verified Twitter handle on Monday.

NFF said the 26-year-old who played as Golden Eaglets shot stopper at the 2009 U17 FIFA World Cup died in Saly, Senegal on Sunday, while on holiday.

The federation sent condolences to the family of the late footballer.

“Former National U17 and U20 goal keeper John Felagha has died. Felagha died on Sunday in Senegal. He was aged 26. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, ” NFF wrote.

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