Peter Fregene: Tributes to a Green Eagles Icon
Former Green Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Fregene, has passed away after a prolonged illness.
Fregene was a well-known figure in Nigerian football, having represented the Green Eagles (now known as the Super Eagles) in the 1960s and 1970s.
His contributions to Nigerian football, particularly as a talented goalkeeper, left a lasting legacy in the sport.
Fregene’s death marks the end of a long battle with illness, which had affected him for several years.
His passing has been met with an outpouring of tributes from fans, former teammates, and football enthusiasts across Nigeria who remember his remarkable career and contributions to the national team.
This is a significant loss for the Nigerian football community, and Fregene will be remembered as one of the country’s greats who helped shape the early years of the sport on the international stage.
May he rest in peace.