Super Falcons former goalkeeper, Bidemi Aluko-Olaseni, dies

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Super Falcons ex-goalkeeper, Bidemi Aluko-Olaseni, dies after cancer battle

Former Super Falcons goalkeeper, Bidemi Aluko-Olaseni, has passed away after battling with breast cancer for eight years.

Aluko was initially diagnosed with breast cancer in April 2017 and was given the all-clear a year later after undergoing treatment and a mastectomy.

Sadly, she was again diagnosed with the disease in January 2019 and underwent 10 chemotherapy sessions.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed the sad news on their X handle on Saturday.

“We are sad to hear of the passing of former Super 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,” the NFF wrote.

NFF post:

Super Falcons ex-goalkeeper, Bidemi Aluko-Olaseni, dies after cancer battle

 

 

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