“Will Life Be the Same Without You?” Super Eagles Star Ogenyi Onazi Asks As He Loses Mother

• Ogenyi Onazi is bereaved as the Nigerian international announces the passage of his mother
• The Kitchee of Hong Kong midfielder stated that her departure has turned a lot around
• Onazi was part of the Super Eagles squad that won the AFCON tournament in 2013

Former Nigerian international Ogenyi Onazi has lost his beloved mother, as he questions what life would be without her.

Onazi, who recently signed for Hong Kong Premier League club Kitchee, has been part of the Super Eagles set up since 2012, making 52 appearances.

The former Lazio of Italy star took to social media to announce the passage of his beloved mother, penning an emotional statement.

UK outlet Guardian had reported that the midfielder, who was part of the Super Eagles squad that won the Africa Cup of Nations title in 2013, was fond of his mom.

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He cherished spending his holidays back in the central Nigerian city of Jos with his mother and older brothers, Oche and Agbo, with Oche as his biggest influence.

But it was hiss mother who would buy him kits and register him with local teams and tournaments.

In 2016, the player was pictured helping his mother to pound yam, as they prepared pounded yam, which is popular in Sub-Saharan Africa.

And now the player says she is no more. He wrote:

“Will life be the same without you? I doubt so. Your departure has turned a lot around. I can’t help but miss you MOMMY.. My heart bleeds. Rest well.”

And fans have taken to the comment section to console him. One said:

“So sorry big bro, take heart.”

Another added:

“Please accept my heartfelt condolences. May her soul rest in perfect peace.”

A fan wrote:

“Accept my condolences, and May her soul rest in peace.”

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His ex-teammate and former Super Eagles goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama also added his comment, saying:

“May her soul rest in peace. Be strong.”

When Onazi hosted Osimhen in Lagos

Sports Brief earlier reported that Ogenyi Onazi played a host to Napoli striker Victor Osimhen and media personality Asiwaju Lerry in his mansion in Lagos.

After a successful season in Serie A, with Napoli winning the Scudetto for them after 33 years, Osimhen returned to Nigeria to spend his holiday.

One of the highlights of his visit was when he spent quality time in Onazi’s mansion.