A former Super Falcons of Nigeria goalkeeper, Bidemi Aluko-Olaseni, is dead.
After an eight-year struggle with cancer, Aluko-Olaseni has passed away.
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) expressed condolences to her family in a post and prayed for her soul to rest in peace.
“We are sad to hear of the passing of former @NGSuper_Falcons goal keeper, 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,” the NFF wrote.
We are saddened by the news of the passing of former @NGSuper_Falcons goalkeeper, Bidemi Aluko-Olaseni, following an eight-year battle with cancer.
Our thoughts and prayers are with her family. May her soul rest in peace.
Aluko-Olaseni served as the goalkeeper for the Super Falcons from 2012 to 2013 and also played for Rivers Angels in the Nigerian Women’s Premier League.