During the intense semi-final match between Nigeria and South Africa at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d‘Ivoire on Wednesday, tragedy struck as at least five Nigerians lost their lives while watching.
According to Leadership, it was reported that the match, eagerly anticipated by fans of both nations, took a somber turn as reports emerged of fatal incidents during the game.
According to reports, the fatalities occurred when South Africa was awarded a penalty kick against Nigeria towards the end of the game. Another incident occurred when the match reached penalty shoot-outs, with no fewer than four Nigerians allegedly losing their lives.
However, while Senator Shehu Sani, who happens to be the former senator representing the Kaduna Central Senatorial District, was reacting to the ugly incidents on his verified X handle, he advised wives to switch of their meter if they are doubtful of their husbands’ health status during football match.
He said, “If your husband loves watching football on live Tv and you are doubtful about his health status, just go the power meter and switch off and don’t forget to sabotage the generator.”