Super Eagles midfielder, John Ogu is grieving the loss of his mother, weeks after Super Falcon star, Asisat Oshoala announced the death of her mother.
Announcing the news on social media, the 32-year-old described the day as the worst day in his life.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) also confirmed the news by sending their condolences to the Nigerian international, Soccernet.ng said.
Ogu has always spoken fondly of his mum and how she sold food on the streets to provide for the family.
It has been a tough year for Ogu both on and off the pitch. The former Hapoel Beer Sheva star has been inactive for over a year.
The 32-year-old has been without a club since he left Al-Adalah last January. Although he has always stated his desire to return, he is yet to find a new club.
Worse day of my life ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
— John Ogu (@ogujohnugo) January 25, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with @NGSuperEagles midfielder @ogujohnugo following the passing of his Mom. May her gentle soul rest In peace.
— The NFF ???????? (@thenff) January 25, 2021
Arm robbers stopped my dad some years back and they took his car from him and threw him into canal at gbagada and he survived it . Thanks to my Cousin @Ogaranyaa and his family for accommodating us at that time . I will always be by your side Cuzo ??
— John Ogu (@ogujohnugo) June 16, 2020
Did all this with so much pain in our heart but comes a day when I decided that football is my life ,I stayed humble and went through a lot and today am so grateful to God for all he has blessed me with .
— John Ogu (@ogujohnugo) June 16, 2020
I love my siblings @MichaelOgu30 , @loveth_ogu , @ucheogu4 and Destiny . I can’t ask for any other siblings in this world . ??????
— John Ogu (@ogujohnugo) June 16, 2020
