Ex-Super Falcons goalkeeper, Bidemi Aluko-Olaseni is dead

Former Super Falcons goalkeeper, Bidemi Aluko-Olaseni is dead.

Aluko-Olaseni passed away after an eight-year battle with cancer.

Reacting to the sad news, the Nigerian Football Federation, NFF, in a post via its X account, on Saturday, expressed sadness over the death of the former goalkeeper.

“We are sad to hear of the passing of former @NGSuper_Falcons goal keeper, Bidemi Aluko-Olaseni after an eight-year battle with cancer. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. May her gentle soul rest in peace”.

We are sad to hear of the passing of former @NGSuper_Falcons goal keeper, Bidemi Aluko-Olaseni after an eight-year battle with cancer. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. May her gentle soul rest in peace pic.twitter.com/2l8cxygzrD

— The NFF (@thenff) March 2, 2024

Aluko-Olaseni’s tenure as a goalkeeper for the Super Falcons was marked by exceptional skill.

She also played for the likes of Rivers Angels and Sunshine Queens.

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