A former Green Eagles goalkeeper Peter Fregene has been reportedly in critical condition.
The ailing former footballer, according to his national team, Dr. Segun Odegbami (MON), is currently on life support.
“Peter Fregene is in hospital and on life-support. His situation is critical.
“The Creator of Life has shown up.
“What Peter Fregene needs the most now are our collective prayers that the will of His Creator be done!
“I thank all Nigerians for their concern and response to the humble cry of their hero currently in distress,” Odegbami wrote on social media.
The Mathematical also thanked Nigerians who overwhelmingly turned up for Fregene.
“The interest generated by my story on Peter Fregene earlier today has been overwhelming.
“Nigerians made me proud.
“I thank all those that responded in messages, particularly in prayers and in their desire to contribute to any funding.”
He however emphasised that he is not raising funds for the ex-player, saying all financial supports should be directed to Fregene’s wife.
“I am NOT involved in raising funds from the public on behalf of Fregene because I have no such authority. I would also not be involved in any thing that can be abused if not handled properly. As important as funds are for his treatment, they are secondary considering the stage of Peter’s condition in hospital.
“The Creator of a life has shown up.
Three Nigerians that I know, read me and volunteered to support his treatment in hospital. I accepted their offer and channelled their wish to Tina, Peter’s faithful wife that has stood by him completely through all the decades of his medical ordeal.
“Once again, I am NOT raising or collecting any funds on behalf of Peter’s family. If the need arises, and I am requested and authorized to do so, I shall.”
