NGSegun Odegbami, former captain of the Nigerian national team 'Green Eagles,' shared that legendary footballer Teslim 'Thunder' Balogun passed away on the day they were set to meet for the first time. Balogun, known for his powerful shooting ability, was a pioneering Nigerian footballer who played professionally in England and later coached the Nigerian team at the 1968 Olympics. Odegbami recounted that he was preparing to meet Balogun at a football match when officials informed them that Balogun had died in his sleep in Ibadan. Despite initial plans to cancel the game, it proceeded in honor of Balogun, whom Odegbami described as a footballing legend they had previously crossed paths with in Ibadan. Balogun, who died at age 41, is remembered for his contributions to Nigerian football and is honored through the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos.
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