By FORMER Super Eagles captain and coach, Sunday Oliseh, is in mourning following the tragic death of his younger brother, Uche Levi Oliseh, who passed away on Thursday after a brief battle with malaria.
Oliseh confirmed the heartbreaking news in a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, where he shared his profound grief and disbelief over the sudden loss.
“Sadly I lost my brother, Uche Levi Oliseh, on Thursday after a brief illness with malaria fever,” Oliseh wrote. “It hurts so bad, like I have never felt before. I have over a million things that I would wanna talk, laugh and do with Uche, but sadly I cannot anymore. Damn, death is a real bitc…”
The post has sparked an outpouring of condolences and support from fans, fellow footballers, and the wider Nigerian sporting community.
Uche Levi Oliseh, though not as publicly known as his brother, was a beloved member of the Oliseh family, which has made significant contributions to Nigerian football.
Sunday, widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s most talented midfielders, captained the national team during the late 1990s and was part of the golden generation that won the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations and represented Nigeria at multiple FIFA World Cups.
Malaria remains a major public health concern in Nigeria and across sub-Saharan Africa, with hundreds of thousands of lives claimed annually despite significant global efforts to combat the disease.
While details surrounding Uche’s illness remain private, his death has once again highlighted the tragic impact of malaria and the importance of continued awareness and healthcare access.
Friends and colleagues of the Oliseh family have expressed their condolences and described Uche as kind-hearted, full of life, and deeply loved.
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