The former Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Fregene was confirmed dead by Segun Odegbami on Sunday.
Odegbami, 72, who some time ago solicited funds to help his ailing friend who was on life support, said the former Nigerian goalkeeper died in Asaba, Delta State, in the presence of his wife, Tina, and two of his children.
“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 around 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,’” he added.
Fregene represented Nigeria at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico and played for Stationery Stores and NEPA Lagos in the 1960s.
