NYSC Member Slumps, Dies While Watching AFCON Semi-Final Match

A member of the National Youths Service Corps, NYSC, has slumped and died.

It was gathered that he died during the penalty shootout stage of the match between Nigeria and South Africa, on Wednesday evening.

The deceased 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 serving in Numan from Kaduna fainted before the winning goal kick. He died before they could reach the hospital. May his soul rest in peace.”

Confirming the incident, the NYSC Coordinator in Adamawa State, Mr. Jingi Dennis, on Thursday morning 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 shootouts. 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.”