Late Ex-Rangers Intl Magic man, Kenneth Abana
By CHIMEZIE ANASO
Kenneth Abana, ex-Rangers International Football Club player, has died after a protracted sickness at the age of 75.
Abana, who was also known as ˜Magic man, was one of the pioneer members of the club who made waves in the 70s.
He died in his home town, Agu-Ukwu Nri, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra on Sunday.
His death was confirmed to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka by his son, Ifeanyi.
Ifeanyi said his remains has been deposited at a private mortuary.
NAN reports that the late Abana battled acute arthritis which confined him to the wheelchair.
NAN reports Abana had been bedridden as a result of acute arthritis, and confined to a wheelchair for over five years. (NAN)
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