A former Super Falcons of Nigeria goalkeeper, Bidemi Aluko-Olaseni, is dead.
Daily Sun reports that Aluko-Olaseni passed away following an eight-year battle with cancer.
Mourning her death in a post on X, the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), condoled with her family and prayed that she rests 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 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 pic.twitter.com/2l8cxygzrD
Aluko-Olaseni tended the goalpost for the Super Falcons between 2012 and 2013.
She also played for Rivers Angels in the Nigerian Women’s Premier League.
