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How ex-Super Falcons goalkeeper, Bidemi Aluko-Olaseni died

Aluko-Olaseni died after bravely battling cancer for eight years.

The Nigerian Football Federation announced her passing in a post via its official account, @thenff, late Saturday night.

The post read, “We are saddened by the passing of former @NGSuper_Falcons goalkeeper, Bidemi Aluko-Olaseni, after her courageous eight-year battle with cancer. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family during this difficult time. May her gentle soul rest in peace.”

During her time as a goalkeeper for the Super Falcons, Aluko-Olaseni contributed her talents to teams such as Rivers Angels and Sunshine Queens.

Idoko Dennis

Idoko Dennis is a creative videographer/drone pilot and sport writer. He heads the sport desk and deputizes the head of Idoma TV

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