Three Nigerians reportedly died of shock Wednesday after the AFCON semi- final match between Nigeria and South Africa.
The Deputy Bursar of Kwara State University (KWASU) Malete, Alhaji Ayuba Abdullahi, reportedly died while watching the match in the ongoing AFCON competition.
Sources said the deputy bursar died after he went to watch the match at a viewing center in the Sango area which was very close to his house where the incident occurred.
He was buried Thursday morning according to Islamic rites.
A former member of the House of Representatives, who represented the Ika Federal Constituency of Delta state, Dr Cairo Ojougboh also died after the match.
The politician, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was said to have passed away while watching the AFCON semi-final match.
A source close to the politician said, “Cairo Ojougboh, a medical doctor died during the Nigeria vs. South Africa match.
“The incident happened when the penalty was awarded against Nigeria. Dr Ojougboh was said to have shouted and slumped due to massive heart attack when SA scored.”
Also, a member of the National Youth Service Corps serving in Adamawa state reportedly died during the penalty shootouts of the match between Nigeria and South Africa.
The corps member identified as Samuel from Kaduna state, allegedly passed away just before the final kick which secured Nigeria’s win in the match.
A witness recounted the event on a social media post: “We lost one Nigerian during our victory celebration over South Africa at our sports viewing centre here in Numan.
“The corps member who is serving in Numan from Kaduna state fainted before the kick of the winning goal.
“He died before they could reach the hospital in Numan. May his soul rest in peace.”
