The Wednesday game between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Bafana Bafana of South Africa has claimed another life, as a serving member of the National Youths Service Corps, NYSC, slumped and died while watching the penalty shootout.

The corps member serving in Adamawa and simply identified as Samuel, died before the last penalty kick by Kelechi Iheanacho, which fired Nigeria to the final of the ongoing 2023 African Cup of Nations.

According to a post made on Facebook by an eye-witness, Samuel died during celebration of Nigeria’s shootout in the semi final match.

Samuel was said to have complained that he hated watching penalty shootouts.

He was said to have bowed his head in an attempt to avoid watching the final kick, he slumped in the process.

“We lost one Nigerian a few minutes ago during our victory celebration over South Africa today at our Sport Viewing Center (SVC) here in Numan.

“The corp member who is serving in Numan from Kaduna has fainted before the kick-off of the winning goal.

“He died before they could reach hospital in Numan, may his soul rest in peace,” he said.

Confirming the incident, the NYSC Coordinator in Adamawa state, Jingi 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 corp 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."

A former member of the House of Representatives, Cairo Ojougbon also lost his life when the Bafana Bafana were issued a penalty against Nigeria.