Nigeria has lost one of its finest ex-Goalkeeper in the Flying Eagle, John Felagha at the age of 26.
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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) broke the sad news on its Twitter page on Monday said the 26-year-old former Golden Eaglets shot stopper at the 2009 U17 FIFA World Cup died in Saly, Senegal on Sunday, while on holiday.
It also expressed condolences to the bereaved 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,” the NFF wrote.
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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. pic.twitter.com
— The NFF 🇳🇬 (@thenff) August 31, 2020
Felagha also represented the nation at the 2013 Africa Youth Championship (AYC) and U20 FIFA World Cup two years later.
He had a short spell with KAS Eupen, a Belgium second division side.
His football career was cut short by injury and was the coach at Aspire Academy until his death.
He is survived by sisters and uncles.
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