Super Falcons of Nigeria’s former goal keeper, Bidemi Aluko-Olaseni is reportedly dead.
On Saturday night, March 2, the former goalkeeper was confirmed dead by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) via its official X handle.
The NFF tweeted: ” We are sad to hear of the passing of former @NGSuper_Falcons goalkeeper, Bidemi Aluko-Olaseni after an eight-year battle with cancer. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. May her gentle soul rest in peace. “
In reaction to the news of Aluko-Olaseni’s death, former Super Eagles manager, Jose Peseiro, sent his prayers via his known X handle, using an emoji which symbolises prayer.