A former goalkeeper and Akwa United Football Club assistant coach, Moses Effiong, is dead after prolonged ailments in the United States of America.
Effiong’s death came barely three months after celebrating his 65th birthday with hopes of surviving the ailment that prompted his transfer abroad for medical care.
The demise of the former national team goalkeeper was announced on Sunday by the Chairman of the club, Paul Bassey, through a statement released by the club’s Media Director, Mfon Patrick.
Bassey described the late Effiong Moses as a complete gentleman, a core professional football coach, and a wonderful family man who was dedicated and committed to the success of every duty assigned to him.
According to the statement, “The Management, staff,f, and players of Akwa United Football Club regret to announce the sudden demise of our goalkeeper coach and a member of Nigeria 1980 Africa Cup of Nations Winner coach Effiong Moses (MON) who passed away early on Sunday 26 January 2025 in the United States of America after a long battle with illness.
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