Super Eagles Midfielder, John Ogu, reveals his mom died after battling with cancer for many years

On Monday, the former Hapoel Be’er Sheva star shared a heartbreaking post and only wrote: “Worse day of my life.”

But the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) later confirmed his mother’s death in a tweet shared on their verified Twitter handle. 

The NFF wrote: “Our thoughts and prayers are with @NGSuperEagles midfielder @ogujohnugo following the passing of his Mom. May her gentle soul rest In peace.”

In a statement issued via his Twitter account on Friday afternoon, Ogu disclosed that his mother passed away on Saturday, January 23, after battling cancer for many years. 

See his post below.