Peter Fregene Explained

Peter Fregene
Birth Date:17 May 1947
Birth Place:Sapele, Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria
Position:Goalkeeper
Years1:1968
Years2:?
Clubs1:Stationery Stores
Clubs2:ECN
Nationalyears1:1966–1983
Nationalteam1:Nigeria

Peter "Apu" Fregene, also known as The Flying Cat (17 May 1947 – 13 October 2024) was a Nigerian footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Club career

Born in Sapele, Fregene played club football for Lagos rivals ECN and Stationery Stores F.C. during a career that spanned the 1960s, 1970s and ECN later known as NEPA, Lagos between1978 and 1982. He was recalled to the National team in 1982 Nations'Cup in Libya. He won the Nigerian FA Cup with both ECN and Stationery Stores.[1] [2]

International career

Fregene was the first choice goalkeeper for the Nigeria national football team from 1968 to 1971, before being recalled for the 1982 African Cup of Nations finals.[3] He also represented Nigeria at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City.[4]

Death

Fregene died on 13 October 2024, at the age of 77.[5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: Storm 360 Limited. The Federation Cup and Nigerian Football. Keazor, Ed Emeka. 2012. 9781467543217.
  2. Web site: Super Sport. Odegbami, Segun. 50 greatest footballers in 50 years of Nigerian football. 8 October 2010.
  3. Web site: The Nation Online. Orumen, Dudu. Where have super goalkeepers gone?. 19 May 2007.
  4. Web site: Goal.com. Audu, Samm. Nigeria Legend Peter Fregene To Walk Again After Spinal Cord Op. 6 June 2009.
  5. News: Apanpa . Olaniyi . JUST IN: Ex-Green Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Fregene, dies at 77 . 16 October 2024 . . 14 October 2024.