One of Nigeria’s longest-serving players, Peter Fregene, has passed away after a prolonged illness.
The late Fregene was aged 77 years old.
Chief Segun Odegbami made this known in a post on his WhatsApp.
Odegbami wrote: “A few minutes ago, Peter ‘Apo’ Fregene, OLY, former goalkeeper for Nigeria’s Green Eagles, who has been on life-support for the past one week, passed on to meet his Creator.
“He died quietly in the presence of two of his children and his devoted wife, Tina.
“On behalf of all generations of Nigerian footballers, Olympians, sports persons, his family, friends, fans and a few incredible Nigerians that quietly rallied round and, with their support, prayers and the will of the Creator of the Universe, kept him alive until this night, I say a big ‘thank you’.
“Good night ‘Apo’. Rest my friend, rest in peace, finally!
Dr. Olusegun Odegbami MON, OLY, AFNIIA, FNIS
