NFF Remembers Samuel Okwaraji (Photos)
FCGs reports that Nigeria Football Federation, NFF has taken its twitter handle to remember a former Nigerian footballer, Samuel Okwaraji.
The tweet read
OTD, in 1989, we lost our effervescent midfielder Samuel Okwaraji who slumped and died on the pitch while serving his fatherland.
The unfortunate incident happened during a World Cup qualifier against Angola at the National Stadium Surulere.
Continue to rest in peace Sam.
OTD, in 1989, we lost our effervescent midfielder Samuel Okwaraji who slumped and died on the pitch while serving his fatherland.
The unfortunate incident happened during a World Cup qualifier against Angola at the National Stadium Surulere.
Continue to rest in peace Sam. pic.twitter.com/lTADZAavS0
— The NFF 🇳🇬 (@thenff) August 12, 2023