Super Eagles star John Ogu finally buries mum who died of cancer amid tears

• John Ogu and his entire family have laid their mum Obiageli Ogu to rest in a colourful ceremony

• The Nigerian international lost his mother in January after she lost her long battle with cancer

• The 33-year-old last played for the national team at the AFCON 2019 tournament in Algeria

John Ogu has finally laid his mother Obiageli Ogu to rest and it was a sorrowful event that took place in his home town, Instagram.

The Super Eagles midfielder posted a summary of the burial video clip on his social media handle.

The midfielder who is currently unattached to the club was spotted weeping when he was greeted by elders of the community.

Families of the deceased were all dressed in white, the same colour as the coffin where Ogu's mum was laid to rest.

A part in the video also showed Ogu and his siblings pouring sand on the coffin as a mark of their last respect.

The occasion then turned into singing and dancing as wads of cash were sprayed by the 33-year-old who shook off his emotions.