A former member of Delta State House of Assembly Cairo Ojougboh has reportedly died during the Semi-final clash between Nigeria and South Africa.
He was said to be watching the live match between Nigeria and South Africa on Wednesday, February 8.
In the course of the match, a penalty was awarded against Nigeria. And as soon as the South Africa team scored against Nigeria, Dr. Ojougboh was reported to have screamed and then collapsed.
Kelechi Iheanacho converted the winning penalty as Nigeria held their nerve for a 4-2 shootout win over South Africa to reach the AFCON final. William Troost-Ekong’s spot-kick in normal time had looked like sending the Super Eagles through without further stress, particularly when Victor Osimhen turned the ball home with five minutes remaining.
That goal though was chalked off, and South Africa awarded a penalty of their own for a foul in the build-up. Teboho Mokoena converted to force extra time, and penalties followed.
