Ex Golden Eaglets player, Philip Osondu dies at 48

Former Golden Eaglets attacker, Philip Osondu, has died. He was aged 48.

Sources in the Nigeria Football Federation confirmed Osondu’s death.

Also, Osondu’s family friend, who is based in Belgium, Esther Nwachukwu, confirmed the Golden Eaglets player’s death.

“He went to work and felt unwell, went to the hospital and was confirmed dead on arrival,” she said.

In 1987, Osondu participated in the FIFA U-16 Championship in Canada, where Nigeria reached the final, but lost on penalties to the Soviet Union. However, the attacker emerged as the best player in the tournament.

He also participated in the FIFA U-20 competition in Saudi Arabia.

Osondu played for El Kanemi Warriors before RSC Anderlecht bought him to Belgium in 1988. PPunch