Joe Erico, a former Nigerian goalkeeper trainer and assistant coach, has passed away. You hear it right! His fans will miss him as he died on 20 January 2021, in attendance of close people.
Better known by nickname ‘Jogo Bonito’, Joe Erico was goalkeeper trainer and assistant coach for Super Eagles. He played from Julius Berger and introducer his own style; Jogo Bonito style.
Quick Facts: Joe Erico Cause Of Death Revealed: Everything On Wife And Children
| Name | Joe Erico |
| Birthday | 1948 |
| Age | 72 (died in 20 January 2021) |
| Gender | Male |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Profession | Footballer and Coach |
| Married/Single | Married |
| Children | 4 |
Former @NGSuperEagles goalkeeping coach Joe Erico has passed on at 72, one of his family members just told me on phone. He had complained of a minor stomach ache on Monday evening and on Tuesday morning [today], he waved the world goodbye. May God grant Jogobonito eternal rest
— Shina Oludare ?? (@sportingshina) January 21, 2021
10 Facts On Joe Erico
- Joe Erico had a tragic demise on Tuesday morning on 20 January 2021. At the time of his death, his family members were present.
- How did Joe Erico die? Joe Erico’s close family member Tomiwa Aghedo confirmed his death and told that the reason was due to illness, he was suffering from stomach ache before he left.
- At the time of his death, he was 72 years old, as per Goal. He was born in Nigeria in 1948 and was Nigerian by nationality.
- Joe Erico’s wife is the most disheartened person right now. As per Goal, his wife was the one who survived him and stayed with him until his last breath.
- Together, Joe and his wife are parents to their four children. The identity of his wife is yet to get surfaced.
- During the start of his career, he played from the Nigerian Police Force and even won several diadems. Later, he got selected to Nigeria’s goalpost in 1986.
- In 2002, Joe was recalled in the team of national Super Eagles as an assistant to Amodu Shuaibu. Later, he became qualified for the 2002 World Cup.
- After the retirement, he became the assistant coach and goalkeeper trainer for Nigeria U23 squad. But, later, was fired on the eve of the competition.
- Joe Erico indeed had a prolific career in football and served as a coach and a footballer for several years. But, we’re still unfamiliar about the actual net worth that he earned from his career.
- Despite being a reputed personality in football scene, Joe Erico couldn’t make his name in the Wikipedia. But, his bio is available on our website.