Former Super Falcons goalkeeper, Bidemi Aluko-Olaseni has given up the ghost.
Aluko-Olaseni passed away after battling cancer for eight years.
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Reacting to the sad news, the Nigerian Football Federation, NFF, in a post via its X account, on Saturday, expressed sadness over the death of the former goalkeeper.
“We are sad to hear of the passing of former
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@NGSuper_Falcons
goalkeeper, Bidemi Aluko-Olaseni after an eight-year battle with cancer,” NFF tweeted.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. May her gentle soul rest in peace.”
Aluko-Olaseni’s tenure as a goalkeeper for the Super Falcons was marked by exceptional skill.
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While active as a footballer, Aluko played for Rivers Angels and Sunshine Queens.
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