NFF, Nigerians mourn ex-Super Eagle Yisa Sofoluwe

We are devastated to hear of the passing away of former Green Eagles Defender Yisa Sofoluwe after a brief illness on Tuesday. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and football community in Nigeria. May his soul Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/pIAymd3LfQ

— The NFF 🇳🇬 (@thenff) February 10, 2021

Saddened to learn of the death of Yisa Sofoluwe

He gave joy & pride to #Nigerians of his generation & was an early exponent of the #WingBack b4 Manuel Amoros made it popular#CerebralAtrophy at 53 cld suggest compound damage from head(ing) injuries.https://t.co/D9XLig5at8

— Chidi Odinkalu (@ChidiOdinkalu) February 10, 2021

When you hear/read the nickname 'Dean of Defence' as Yisa Sofoluwe was known as you might start to think he was like Vidic/Ramos kind. Nothing can be further from the truth.

Sofoluwe was as elegant and as silky as it was possible to be at full back. He was just so good really

— Calvin 'Emeka Onwuka (@CalvinEmeka) February 10, 2021

The "Minister of Defence" is gone.

Rest in peace Yisa Sofoluwe and thanks for the beautiful moments you gave to football in Nigeria.

God bless his soul 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/KKpAbkBY8Q

— Austin Okon-Akpan (@ProudlyAustin) February 9, 2021

Yisa Sofoluwe: a part of my Ebute Metta childhood memories.

— jide olaniran (@jidesports) February 9, 2021

R.I.P Yisa Sofoluwe ("The Minister of Defence"),In the late 80s he was a compound name especially with the ABIOLA BABES( my Dad loved him so well). A lovely left Back. May God keep all and everyone He left. Good Morning lovely @sportzone913 crew. @LagosTalks913 @femifarawe

— oluseyijobi (@OluseyiEgunjobi) February 10, 2021

Rest on Egbon Yisa Sofoluwe. Always smiling, ever gentle.

— Faulkner Joseph (@kallyjoe) February 10, 2021

Former @NGSuperEagles defender Yisa Sofoluwe died yesterday. Very rude shock to wake up to. A real gentleman on and off the field. Question arises again – do we do enough for our past heroes? Could we have saved some? RiP ‘Minister of Defence’. Sad…. pic.twitter.com/vUG3RzfT5P

— Tunde Adelakun (@Tunde_Talks) February 10, 2021

Sad to hear that "Dean Defence", Yisa Sofoluwe, eventually lost the battle to death.

Nigeria football benefited immensely from his talented skills and confidence on the pitch in his playing days.

May his soul rest peacefully in God's bosom. pic.twitter.com/RKQr5pUpic

— smarts EBHODAGHE™ (@SmartsEbhodaghe) February 10, 2021

diagnosed with mild cerebral atrophy, a brain disease.

Yisa sofoluwe was born on 28 December, 1967. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

— Tweet of God (@IamTopsy4real) February 10, 2021