Former Super Eagles Star Lawrence Onweazu Okonji Passes Away Hours Before World Cup Playoff
Lawrence Onweazu Okonji, a former Super Eagles player and prominent member of the Nigerian football community, passed away at the age of 83. He represented Nigeria from 1963 to 1973 and played alongside celebrated stars like Joseph Erico and Peter Anieke.
Okonji's standout moment was scoring the final goal at the historic Lago City Stadium during a farewell match. He continued to contribute to football by working with various clubs and youth development programs.
The football community, including former players like Dele Abubakar and Peter Rufai, mourned his loss deeply.
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