Former Super Falcons forward, Perpetual Nwocha is currently mourning after losing her husband, Ernest Ikechukwu Nwufoh.
It was learnt that her husband died on July 4 after a brief illness at a private hospital in Akwa. It was also gathered that the family has made plans for the funeral of the writer and scholar.
Nkwocha is considered by many to be the best player in Nigerian women football history.
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She played at four FIFA Women’s World Cup tournaments and three Summer Olympic Games.
With the Super Falcons, she played at seven Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON) and won five. She also won four African Women’s Footballer of the Year awards.
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Sorry to hear this happening to you at this time,
Death is something one cannot predict,
Perpetua, am your fan and you my next player full of creativity,
I implore you to bear this loss,
May God give you the heart to bear this heavy burden and get all the encouragement there after,
Pls don’t despair.
Very sad. May God be with you. God bless Nigeria!!!
Oh, poor Perpetual.My deepest and sincere condolences to the former goal merchant of the Super Falcons of Nigeria. I pray God almighty to grant her and all concerned the fortitude to bear the loss. And to the departed, may his soul rest in the bosom of the Lord. Once again my deepest condolences.