On a sad note, a serving NYSC Corps member identified as Samuel, has reportedly slumped and died after watching penalty shootout between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and South Africa.
The sad story was shared by a Facebook user identified as Rosé Nya Gassa Philip on Thursday, February 8.
Rose however, advised Nigerians to always avoid watching football matches if they know their heart can’t take it.
Rosé who disclosed that she got the information from Shefeeg Bin Alin’s timeline, wrote;
“We lost one Nigerian a few minutes ago during our victory celebration over South Africa today at our Sports Viewing Center (SVC) here in Numan.
“The Corps member who is serving in Numan from Kaduna has fainted before the kick-off of the winning goal.
“He died before they could reach the hospital in Numan, may his soul rest in peace.”
Reacting to the sad news, the NYSC Coordinator in Adamawa state, Mr. Jingi Dennis, confirmed it to be true via telephone conversation.
Dennis said;
“l have 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 doesn’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.”
Recall, Becksblog had reported earlier how an ex APC lawmaker was said to have lost his life on Wednesday night while watching the same match.
May God rest their souls.
