From Paul Osuyi, Asaba
Delta State Government has pledged financial and moral support for ailing legendary footballer, Henry Nwosu.
Nwosu, a gifted midfielder, was the poster boy and the youngest member of Nigeria’s Green Eagles squad that won the 1980 African Nations Cup.
He scored the only goal for Nigeria at the 1980 Olympics.
Nwosu was admitted at the Asaba Specialist Hospital, Asaba for a heart related illness and was in high spirits when the state government officials visited him on Sunday at the hospital.
Speaking during the visit, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Mordi Ononye in company with the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, Mr. Olisa Ifeajika, said the state government would do everything humanly possible to assist the ailing football star.
Ononye said as one of the legendary heroes of Nigeria, his labour for the country would not be forgotten by the Delta State Government.
“Your exploits and the major role you played in this nation and for promoting football and sports generally in our country would never be forgotten.
“The governor would have loved to be here personally but he is seriously involved in some national issues, especially the campaigns of the Peoples Democratic Party, which he is the vice-presidential candidate.
“He has asked us to come and see you to know how you are doing and to ensure that the medical personnel here are doing their utmost best, and from the report I have gotten from the Chief Medical Director, you are showing remarkable improvement and we are very happy about that. “