Former Super Falcons goalkeeper, Bidemi Aluko-Olaseni is dead.
Aluko-Olaseni passed away after an eight-year battle with cancer.
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
@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.
She also played for the likes of Rivers Angels and Sunshine Queens.
Ex-Super Falcons goalkeeper, Bidemi Aluko-Olaseni is dead, NFF reacts