Former Super Eagles Goalkeeper On Life-Support In Nigeria Hospital

Former Super Eagles Goalkeeper On Life-Support In Nigeria Hospital

By Niyi Busari

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Fregene is critically ill and has been put on life support at Obule Medical Centre in Sapele, Delta State, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

In a statement on Tuesday, former Super Eagles forward, Segun Odegbami disclosed that Fregene is hospitalised in Sapele, Delta state, and urgently needs medical attention and financial assistance.

He however appreciated three Nigerians who have contributed to support his treatment in hospital. 

The statement reads in part: "the interest generated by my story on Peter Fregene earlier today has been overwhelming. Nigerians made me proud. 

"I thank all those that responded in messages, particularly in prayers and in their desire to contribute to any funding. 

"I am not involved in raising funds from the public on behalf of Fregene because I have no such authority. I would also not be involved in any thing that can be abused if not handled properly. As important as funds are for his treatment, they are secondary considering the stage of Peter’s condition in hospital. 

"3 Nigerians that I know, read me and volunteered to support his treatment in hospital. I accepted their offer and channelled their wish to Tina, Peter’s faithful wife that has stood by him completely through all the decades of his medical ordeal. 

"Meanwhile, tonight, Peter Fregene is in hospital and on life-support. His situation is critical. The Creator of Life has shown up. What Peter Fregene needs the most now are our collective prayers that the will of His Creator be done! 

"I thank all Nigerians for their concern and response to the humble cry of their hero currently in distress." The statement ended. 

Fregene was the first choice goalkeeper for the Nigeria national football team from 1968 to 1971, before being recalled for the 1982 African Cup of Nations finals. He also represented Nigeria at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City.