Mazi Amanze Uchegbulam, the president of the Imo Football Association, has pleaded with the governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, and the minister of youth and sports development, Mr. Sunday Dare, to act quickly to save the life of ill former Super Eagles player Henry Nwosu.
Nwosu, an Imo State native and former Super Eagles captain who is regarded as one of Nigeria's most promising midfielders, is battling heart-related health problems.
In a Tuesday interview with reporters, Uchegbuam pleaded with Governor Uzodimma and Sports Minister Dare to help the injured former international who gave his all for his country when he was at his best.
“It really hurts me to see Henry in this condition now despite the millions of Naira he had spent for treatment yet he’s in so much pain.
“I appeal to Governor Uzodimma and Mr Sunday Dare to urgently intervene and assist him to access quality health care immediately. We must not abandon him now that he needs every assistance,” Uchegbulam appealed.
He recalls that; “In those days, Henry was a delight to watch when he was at defunct NNB, ACB, Iwuanyanwu Nationale and the Super Eagles. He’ll always remain a living legend. I appeal to all Nigerians of good heart to kindly support him now. He can be reached through his sister, Mrs Kate Kogolo née Nwosu on 08032644552. Please, let’s join hands and keep Henry alive and well. This is a clarion call to the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), the minister of Sports, Mr Sunday Dare, the government of Imo state and all Nigerians of goodwill to rally round Nwosu to save his life.”