10.2.2026
Nigerian gymnastics coach and sports entrepreneur, Anthony Asuquo has died suddenly after his wife allegedly withdrew N11m from his bank account without his consent.
According to his friends and associates the death is rather suspicious and they have called on the police to open an investigation to unravel circumstances behind his passing, because Asuquo, who is the founder of Tony International Gymnastics, TIG, Club, was hale and hearty before he died suddenly.
“The sudden death needs to be investigated,” One of his childhood friends, Olawale Samuel Akindairo wrote on Facebook. Adding that Asuquo died few hours after informing friends his wife withdrew N11m from his bank account.
“Anthony Asuquo rose from grass to grace. He worked hard to build a name for himself, his family, and the children of Army Cantonment Barracks, Lagos.
“The Nigerian Senate should take note of this. Adieu, Coach Anthony.”
Beyond the controversy, Asuquo was widely respected for his contributions to gymnastics in Nigeria. In 2024, he led athletes from his TIG Club to represent Nigeria at the Women’s Artistic Gymnastics event in Anadia, Portugal, where the team won gold, silver, and bronze medals.