A former Super Falcons goalkeeper, Bidemi Aluko-Olaseni has died after an eight-year battle with cancer.
The development was announced by the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) in a post via its X account.
The post read, “We are sad to hear of the passing of former @NGSuper_Falcons goalkeeper, 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.”
Aluko-Olaseni was a goalkeeper for the Super Falcons between 2012 and 2013.
She also played for Rivers Angels in the Nigerian Women’s Premier League.
