Former Nigerian International Henry Nwosu Opens Up About Health Condition, Pleads With General Public

Former Nigerian International Henry Nwosu Opens Up About Health Condition, Pleads With General Public

Babajide Orevba
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:15 PM
  • Henry Nwosu is afflicted by an undisclosed ailment, which has reportedly gulped all the fortune he made
  • The ex-Super Eagles star is currently under treatment at the famous Asaba Specialist Hospital in Delta State
  • Nwosu has pleaded with the general public to come to his aid, saying he needs all the help to stay alive

A former Nigerian international, Henry Nwosu has appealed to the general public to come to his aid over his health condition.

The 59-year-old, diagnosed with an undisclosed ailment, is reportedly receiving treatment at the Asaba Specialist Hospital in Delta State.

It is believed his siblings have been taking care of his medical bills as he continues to battle to stay alive, with reports claiming he lost all his fortune to his treatment.

Henry Nwosu, Super Eagles, Nigerian footballer
Henry Nwosu has been diagnosed with an undisclosed ailment. Photo: Punch NG.
Source: UGC

Speaking with The Punch, Nwosu stated that he awaits further test results and needs all the help he can get to remain alive.

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“I can’t say anything now about my ailment until next week, as the results of some of the tests I underwent have not been brought to me."
“Some people have sent me money to help the process, which I appreciate so much. Today (Sunday), someone from an All-Star club I belong to in Lagos sent me N100,000, while another sent me N50,000, which I appreciate. I need all the help I can now to stay alive."
“I know how much I have spent here at the Asaba Specialist Hospital; it has not been easy.”

Meanwhile, Harrison Jalla, the chairman of the Task Force of the Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria, has made efforts to reach out to the governor of Imo State and the Minister of Youth and Sport to come to the aid of the legend.

Henry Nwosu lauds Victor Osimhen

Sports Brief earlier reported that Nwosu has stated emphatically that Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen can help Napoli win the league title this season - if he remains injury free.

The brilliant striker has hit the ground running so far this season for Napoli in the Serie A, scoring two goals in their first two games.

Nwosu believes that Osimhen should remain consistent this season for Napoli, further claiming that he will shine in the Serie A.

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Babajide Orevba
Babajide Orevba is a CAF accredited Nigerian journalist and HOD of the Local Desk with over 10 years of experience in media landscape.He studied NCE Political Science/Social Studies, AOCOED.
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