Ex-Super Eagles Star Okwuchukwu Waobikeze Dies Days After Rufai

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Ex-Super Eagles winger Okwuchukwu Waobikeze has died, shortly after Peter Rufai’s passing.
Known as “Babaoo,” he dazzled fans with his left foot and flair.
He made his mark in Nigeria’s league with clubs like Sharks FC and Heartland FC.

Ex-Super Eagles winger Okwuchukwu Waobikeze dies, plunging Nigeria’s football community into grief.

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Fans nationwide still mourn former captain and goalkeeper Peter Rufai, and now they’ve lost “Babaoo,” the winger who stunned opponents with a lethal left foot, exquisite ball control and inventive flair.

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Okwuchukwu Waobikeze Dies after goalkeeper, Peter Rufai's death.

He was unable to play in many Super Eagles games due to fierce competition, but he was dominant at home—starred for BCC Lions (Gboko), Sharks FC (Port Harcourt), and Iwuanyanwu Nationale (now Heartland FC).

Everyone who witnessed him light up the pitch will always remember him as a talented winger.

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