FORMER SUPER EAGLES GOALIE, WILFRED AGBONAVBARE DIES FROM CANCER IN SPAIN
Former Super Eagles
goalkeeper, Edo State born Wilfred Agbonavbare died on Tuesday morning from
cancer at the Príncipe de Asturias Hospital in Alcalá de Henares in Spain,
where he played and retired from the game. Agbonavbare, who
played for Rayo Vallecano in the 90’s, according to reports, had been receiving
therapy at a hospital in Tampa, Florida, United States of America, but was
transported back to his Spain base a few days ago when it became apparent that
he would not survive the disease.
goalkeeper, Edo State born Wilfred Agbonavbare died on Tuesday morning from
cancer at the Príncipe de Asturias Hospital in Alcalá de Henares in Spain,
where he played and retired from the game. Agbonavbare, who
played for Rayo Vallecano in the 90’s, according to reports, had been receiving
therapy at a hospital in Tampa, Florida, United States of America, but was
transported back to his Spain base a few days ago when it became apparent that
he would not survive the disease.
He was a member of
the National U-21 team to Mexico, Flying Eagles ’83 squad, silver medalist at
1984 African Nations Cup and gold medalist at Tunisia ’94.
the National U-21 team to Mexico, Flying Eagles ’83 squad, silver medalist at
1984 African Nations Cup and gold medalist at Tunisia ’94.
In Nigeria,
Agbonavbare played for the defunct New Nigeria Bank FC of Benin and the BCC
Lions FC of Gboko. In 1990 he moved to Spain where he played for Rayo Vallecano
FC of Madrid and lower level team Ecija Balompie, where he retired after the
team was relegated. He subsequently settled into Madrid with his family. His
wife also died from cancer three years ago, the deceased soccer star said in an
email sent to a local newspaper in Nigeria.
Agbonavbare played for the defunct New Nigeria Bank FC of Benin and the BCC
Lions FC of Gboko. In 1990 he moved to Spain where he played for Rayo Vallecano
FC of Madrid and lower level team Ecija Balompie, where he retired after the
team was relegated. He subsequently settled into Madrid with his family. His
wife also died from cancer three years ago, the deceased soccer star said in an
email sent to a local newspaper in Nigeria.
“I was relieved of
my job after I was diagnosed with cancer. My wife died of breast cancer three
years ago and when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, I spent all the money
I made playing professional football on her medical bills to keep her treatment
uninterrupted. Consequently, I had to send my three children to Nigeria because
of my health condition,” Agbonavbare said.
my job after I was diagnosed with cancer. My wife died of breast cancer three
years ago and when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, I spent all the money
I made playing professional football on her medical bills to keep her treatment
uninterrupted. Consequently, I had to send my three children to Nigeria because
of my health condition,” Agbonavbare said.
May his soul rest
in peace!!!
in peace!!!
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