Abuja, April 25, 2016 – The Nigeria Football Federation has mourned with Super Eagles’ forward, Odion Jude Ighalo, over the death of his father, Paul, which incident occurred on Monday, 25th April 2016.
Paul Ighalo reportedly died in the early hours of Monday, only two days after complaining of weakness, according to his son, Jude.
NFF President Amaju Pinnick on Monday put a call through to the Watford FC of England player to mourn with him and assure the player of the empathy of the NFF and the Nigeria football fraternity.
“I know that no amount of words can console you at this moment. But I want you to know that the NFF and the Nigeria football family are mourning with you at this period. It is always tough to lose a parent. But I want you to be strong at this period and be there for younger members of the family. That is very important.”
Odion Ighalo told theff.com that his father complained of being weak only two days ago and was treated, but passed on some minutes after 2am on Monday.
“I’m short of words at this moment. I can’t believe my dad is no more. I spoke to him on Saturday and he prayed for me. I never knew that would be the last time we would have a father-and-son conversation. I’m going to miss him a great deal because he has been the greatest motivator for me in my career.”
