Lagos, Nigeria – Just days after the death of former Super Eagles captain and goalkeeper Peter Rufai, another Nigerian international, Okwuchukwu ‘Allen’ Waobikeze, has passed away.
As gathered by News Webbs, the ex-Super Eagles winger and dazzling left-footed forward, famously addressed as known as ‘Babaoo’ by fans and associates, Waobikeze was renowned for his strong left foot and impressive ball control.
Though he played fewer times for the national team due to strong competition in the squad, he left an indelible mark in Nigeria’s domestic football, featuring for Sharks FC of Port Harcourt, BCC Lions of Gboko, and Iwuanyanwu Nationale (now Heartland FC).
The player’s passage was confirmed on Monday, 14 July, 2025 by his brother, Eli Waobikeze, in a statement shared on his Facebook account.
“On behalf of the Waobikeze family, I would like to announce the peaceful passing to eternal glory of my brother Allen Okwuchukwu Waobikeze. He transitioned at about 7:34 pm CST.
“We appreciate everyone who prayed, called, and visited my brother Okwuchukwu Waobikeze. Every funeral arrangement will be posted.
“Please keep our family in your prayers at this time as we plan to send forth our beloved brother. God bless you all,” he wrote.
