Super Eagles forward Henry Onyekuru lost his mother Jesy Onyekuru as confirmed by his Turkish Super Lig club Galatasaray in the early hours of this morning.
“We have learned with great sadness that our footballer, Henry Onyekuru’s precious mother, Jessy Onyekuru,” the club tweeted.
Futbolcumuz Henry Onyekuru’nun değerli annesi Jessy Onyekuru’nun hayatını kaybettiğini büyük bir üzüntüyle öğrenmiş bulunuyoruz.
Henry Onyekuru ve ailesinin acısını paylaşıyor, sabır ve başsağlığı diliyoruz. pic.twitter.com/4leJwTopSg
“We share the pain of Henry Onyekuru and his family and extend our condolences and patience.”
Onyekuru himself made no statement but uploaded a picture of a lighted candle with different emoji;
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— Henry Onyekuru (@henryconyekuru) April 7, 2021He is on loan from French Ligue 1 side Monaco, his third spell at the Turkish giants. He has scored five goals in 12 appearances for Galatasaray since moving in January.
The Nigerian Football Federation mourned with Onyekuru and his family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of @NGSuperEagles forward, @henryconyekuru, following the sad passing of his dear mother. May her soul Rest In Peace.
— The NFF ?? (@thenff) April 7, 2021Cover image – Getty