Former Flying Eagles midfielder is dead

Former Nigerian youth international, Emmanuel Ebiede, has died at the age of 45.

His daughter, Lisa Ebiede, confirmed the development when she spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Ilorin.

Born on March 27, 1978, Ebiede had been battling hepatomegaly (enlargement of the liver), and the news of his health status broke a fortnight ago.