Former Green Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Fregene is dead

Former Green Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Fregene, popularly known as ‘Flying Cat’ is dead. His death was announced by Segun Odegbami on Sunday.

Odegbami, Peter Fregene’s friend and ex-international, said the legend died after a protracted illness in the presence of his wife, Tina, and two of his children.

Recall that Segun Odegbami solicited financial assistance for the ailing Fregene.

In a statement last Tuesday, Odegbami disclosed that Fregene was hospitalised in Sapele, Delta state, and urgently needed medical attention and financial assistance.

He said although “Tony Ojesina covered the ambulance costs, more funds need to be paid before he can be moved” to the teaching hospital.

Odegbami also lamented what he described as “the lack of a functional welfare scheme for retired athletes” in Nigeria.

Giving an update on Sunday, Odegbami wrote: “A few minutes ago, Peter ‘Apo’ Fregene, OLY, former goalkeeper for Nigeria’s Green Eagles, who has been on life support for the past one week, passed on to meet his creator.

“He died quietly in the presence of two of his children and his devoted wife, Tina.
Announcing his death, Odegami wrote “On behalf of all generations of Nigerian footballers, Olympians, sports persons, his family, friends, fans and a few incredible Nigerians that quietly rallied round and, with their support, prayers and the will of the Creator of the Universe, kept him alive until this night, I say a big ‘thank you’.

Good night ‘Apo’.
Rest my friend, rest in peace, finally!