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Sports News of Thursday, 21 January 2021

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Former goalkeeper, Joe Erico dies at 72

Joe Erico died after a brief illness Joe Erico died after a brief illness

Former goalkeeper of the Green Eagles, Joe Erico is dead.

Reports say he died at the age of 72 after a brief illness.

Prior to his death, Erico served as Super Eagles’ assistant manager and goalkeeper trainer for several years.

Popularly known as 'Jogo Bonito Exponent', Erico kept the goal for Electricity Connectors of Nigeria (ECN).

He introduced the style of play in Nigeria in the 90s’ – while still the coach of Julius Berger FC aka Adewale Bridge boys, Brila.net reports.

He was part of the coaching staff alongside the late coach Shuaibu Amodu and Stephen Kechi to qualify the Super Eagles for the 2002 Korea/Japan World Cup, but they were dismissed before the tournament.

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