Former Golden Eaglets Keeper Emmanuel Okhenoboh Seeks Help

Emmanuel Okhenoboh, a former goalkeeper for Nigeria's Golden Eaglets and a member of the 1993 FIFA U-17 World Cup-winning team, is currently battling the effects of a stroke. He collapsed during an Edo State Football League match on July 28, 2026, and was initially treated at the Military Base Hospital in Benin City before being referred to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), where he was diagnosed with a stroke.

His family has expressed difficulty in managing the financial burden of his treatment, which has left Okhenoboh largely confined to a sick-bed and wheelchair. After several weeks at UBTH, they were compelled to take him home for continued care due to escalating medical expenses.

Charles Okhenoboh, Emmanuel's elder brother, stated that the family is overwhelmed by the costs, while his younger brother, Francis, has appealed to the public and football authorities for assistance. They are particularly reaching out to the National Sports Commission, Nigeria Football Federation, and the Edo State Football Association for support.