Lady Janet Okwaraji, octogenarian mother of late Green Eagles Superstar, Samuel Okwaraji, is dead.
The death of the matriarch of the Okwaraji family was confirmed to newsmen by his eldest son, Patrick Okwaraji, on Monday.
She was 83 years old.
Lady Okwaraji is the mother of late Sam Okwaraji, an ace footballer and patriotic Nigerian who died while playing for the Green Eagles in a World Cup qualifier against Angola at the National Stadium, Lagos on August 12, 1989.
The eldest son, however, said no date had been scheduled for the burial.
He said he would meet with members of his family in Umudioka, Orlu council area of Imo State for further arrangements.
He said a letter had been sent to the Minister of Youths and Sports and the Nigeria Football Federation to inform them of the development.
Lady Okwaraji was a retired seasoned teacher, school proprietress and devout Christian.
It would be recalled that the Minister of Sport and Youth Development, Sunday Dare, recently visited the Okwaraji matriarch during which he gave her gifts and placed her on a monthly allowance as part of the Federal Government’s efforts at cushioning her pains.