A member of the National Youths Service Corps, NYSC, slumped and died during the penalty shootout stage of the match between Nigeria and South Africa, Wednesday evening.
It was gathered that the youth, identified simply as Samuel
from Kaduna State, who was serving in Adamawa, died just before the last kick
that ensured Nigeria’s progress to the final of the African Cup of Nations.
A witness said in a social media post, “We lost one Nigerian
during our victory celebration over South Africa today at our sports viewing
center 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 matter in a telephone conversation Thursday morning.
The coordinator 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
shootout. 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.”
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