Peter "Apu" Fregene, also known as The Flying Cat (17 May 1947 – 13 October 2024) was a Nigerian footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 17 May 1947 | ||
| Place of birth | Sapele, Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria | ||
| Date of death | 13 October 2024 (aged 77) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1968 | Stationery Stores | ||
| ? | ECN | ||
| International career | |||
| 1966–1983 | Nigeria | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
editBorn in Sapele, Fregene played club football for Lagos rivals ECN and Stationery Stores F.C. during a career that spanned the 1960s, 1970s and ECN later known as NEPA, Lagos between1978 and 1982. He was recalled to the National team in 1982 Nations'Cup in Libya. He won the Nigerian FA Cup with both ECN and Stationery Stores.[1][2]
International career
editFregene was the first choice goalkeeper for the Nigeria national football team from 1968 to 1971, before being recalled for the 1982 African Cup of Nations finals.[3] He also represented Nigeria at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City.[4]
Death
editFregene died on 13 October 2024, at the age of 77.[5]
References
edit- ^ Keazor, Ed Emeka (2012). The Federation Cup and Nigerian Football. Storm 360 Limited. ISBN 9781467543217.
- ^ Odegbami, Segun (8 October 2010). "50 greatest footballers in 50 years of Nigerian football". Super Sport.
- ^ Orumen, Dudu (19 May 2007). "Where have super goalkeepers gone?". The Nation Online.
- ^ Audu, Samm (6 June 2009). "Nigeria Legend Peter Fregene To Walk Again After Spinal Cord Op". Goal.com.
- ^ Apanpa, Olaniyi (14 October 2024). "JUST IN: Ex-Green Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Fregene, dies at 77". The Punch. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
External links
edit- Peter Fregene – FIFA competition record (archived)
- Biography at Sports-reference.com
- Peter Fregene at Olympedia
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