Abana ‘Magic Man’, ex-Rangers FC player dies at 75
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Kenneth Ababa, ex-Rangers International Football Club player, has died at the age of 75.
Abana, who is also known as ‘Magic Man, was a pioneer player of the club.
He died in his hometown, Agu-Ukwu Nri, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra, on Sunday.
His death was confirmed in Awka by his son,Ifeanyi.
Mr Ifeanyi said his remains have been deposited at a private mortuary.
The late Abana battled acute arthritis, which confined him to the wheelchair.
He played for Rangers between 1970 and 1980.
(NAN)
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