Pentouch 
Peter Fregene ,former Nigeria Super Eagles Goal Keeper is dead.
Aged 77,his death was announced by former Nigeria international, Segun Odegbami on Sunday.
Odegbami said the legend died after a protracted illness in the presence of his wife, Tina, and two of his children.
Pt recalls that Segun Odegbami solicited financial assistance for the ailing Fregene but unfortunately he eventually gave up.
Announcing his death on Sunday, Odegbami wrote: “A few minutes ago, Peter ‘Apo’ Fregene, OLY, former goalkeeper for Nigeria’s Green Eagles, who has been on life support for the past one week, passed on to meet his creator.
“He died quietly in the presence of two of his children and his devoted wife, Tina.
“On behalf of all generations of Nigerian footballers, Olympians, sports persons, his family, friends, fans, and a few incredible Nigerians that quietly rallied round and, with their support, prayers and the will of the creator of the Universe, kept him alive until this night, I say a big ‘thank you’,” he added.
Fregene represented Nigeria at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico and was active in the national team in the 1960s and 70’s.
