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.

DAILY POST 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.”

Source: https://dailypost.ng/2024/02/08/nysc-member-slumps-dies-while-watching-nigeria-south-africa-match/

What Can Lead To This NYSC Member Death?

Tension..extreme anxiety..


Super Eagles must dedicate that cup to the Corp member..

Rest on

This is sad.

Even me myself went through serious anxiety yesterday, may his soul rest in peace

he should hv stay back, if only he knows....so sad

May his sole rest perfectly.....

He died supporting the eagles.....

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I don’t believe the story. Nigerian journalists pen stories out of boredom. This guy is exercising his craft.

Such a terrible news.

E be things

again?

What the hell is going on

This is the third time I'm seeing similar news. One is even on front page as i speak

maybe they shouldn't allow us to watch final, there is tension in d land

The match that killeth

What a pity ,may his soul rest in peace .
A lot walking dead these days . In whatever you do ,just avoid fighting anyone

Iheanacho suppose greet his family

I hope baba no go stake SA to qualify o..

Rip to the dead..

UptownVibes:
I hope baba no go stake SA to qualify o..

Rip to the dead..

Nah, he probably died from high bp during that penalty shootout

I think the health of people in Nigeria have really deteriorated due to hardship. Even in the old days when many people are more patriotic and are 100% fans of the national team, many don't slump and die like this. In those days when we have Okocha, Kanu, Amokachi, Ikpeba, Yekinni, etc, you will think we can never lose a match and the rule then was golden rule, yet many Nigerians don't collapse and die of heart attack. Why now when people don't even trust SE as such?
I think many people are challenged healthwise and mentally these days due to the unforeseen crises we are all facing.

Mayhem1:
Nah, he probably died from high bp during that penalty shootout

Too bad

Nairaland spreading fake news.

Nigeria’s victory has claimed some lives unexpectedly.

This goes to show that the state of health or well being of many Nigerians are delicate.

That is the reason why I advise people to manage their temperament in whatever situation they find themselves.

As for me, I don’t pay much attention to football matches. Win or lose, I move!!!!

this slump and die is now trending but God will cancel us from the trend.Amen

Omo my eye be don dey almost red during the short break before the shootout oo but I no really understand how people heart go dey overbeat for football match unless there be get pre existing heart condition wey there be no know

....and when he opens his eyes in Elysium, he'll ask the angel "did he score"?, "did Nigeria win"?

eepeepook:
Nairaland spreading fake news.

It's in punch news

Just too sad.

Why he put all his mind in the game?

RIP

People still love naija

This is why it's important to drink beer or any alcohol why watching that kind of football. Feel relaxed and enjoy the moment.

I dey imagine how many numbers of die on final March day.


Rest on brother.