Former Super Eagles star, Thompson Oliha Dies...

Former Super Eagles midfielder, Thompson Oliha, is dead. He died early this morning, after he slumped in the toilet.

Oliha who was born in October 1968 in Benin City, Nigeria. Until his death, Oliha was one of the coaches at the Kwara State Football Academy in Ilorin. 

A retired Nigerian midfielder, Oliha played for clubs in Africa and Europe during a career marred by injury. 

He played for Bendel Insurance (1985-1987), Iwuanyanwu Nationale (1988-1991), Africa Sports (1992-1993), Maccabi Ironi Ashdod F.C. (1993-1994) and Antalyaspor (1994-1995). 

As a player, he was known for his powerful shots and abilities in the air. Oliha retired at the age of 27, as a result of a serious knee injury.  

May his soul RIP.