A serving Corps member, identified as Samuel from Kaduna yesterday evening slumped and died during the penalty shootout stage of the match between Nigeria and South Africa.
The deceased corps member was reportedly serving in Adamawa. He died just before the last kick that ensured Nigeria’s progress to the final of the African Cup of Nations, AFCON.
An eyewitness said in a social media post, “We lost one Nigerian during our victory celebration over South Africa today at our sports viewing centre here in Numan.
“The corps member who is serving in Numan from Kaduna fainted before the kick of the winning goal. He died before they could reach the hospital. May his soul rest in peace.”
The NYSC Coordinator in Adamawa State, Mr Jingi Dennis, confirmed the incident in a telephone conversation with our correspondent on Thursday morning.
Dennis said, ”I received the news of his death last night. I hope to have more details today.
“According to his colleagues who went with him to watch the match, the late corps member told them that he didn’t like watching penalty shootouts. He then bowed his head and all of a sudden, he collapsed.
”He was confirmed dead at the General Hospital in Numan by the doctor.”
