Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) reacted after Super Eagles midfielder John Ogu loses his mother.

The 32-year-old Nigeria international is working hard to secure a new deal after leaving Saudi Arabia outfit Al-Adalah FC six months ago following the expiration of his contract.

NFF took to their Twitter handle to send condolences to Ogu and his entire family after the loss of his Mom this evening.

Our thoughts and prayers are with @NGSuperEagles midfielder @ogujohnugofollowing the passing of his Mom. May her gentle soul rest In peace.

— The NFF  (@thenff) January 25, 2021

Worse day of my life 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔

— John Ogu (@ogujohnugo) January 25, 2021

Ogu was part of the Super Eagles squad that featured at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia and 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.