In a report by Punch, Cairo Ojougboh, a medical doctor and former member of the House of Representatives, shouted and slumped due to a massive heart attack when South Africa scored.
It was reported that the politician passed away on Wednesday evening while watching the AFCON semifinal match between Nigeria and South Africa.
According to a source close to the politician,
“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 a massive heart attack when SA scored.”
At the time of filing this report, his family had not released any statement regarding his death. Nevertheless, friends and political associates have begun mourning him on social media.
Recall that In a closely contested match between Nigeria and South Africa, Nigeria took the lead midway through the second half with a penalty by William Troost-Ekong after Victor Osimhen was fouled in the box.
However, South Africa equalized in the final minute of regular time with a penalty converted by Teboho Mokoena after a VAR review showed a foul by Alhassan Yusuf. The game went into extra time, during which Bafana Bafana defender Grant Kekana was sent off.
Nigeria emerged victorious in the penalty shootout, winning 4-2, with goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali saving two penalties.