Joseph Kabungo, a doctor of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has been confirmed dead in Abuja after Nigeria vs Ghana 2022 World Cup second leg play-off at the Moshood Abiola Stadium.
The circumstances surrounding his death is yet to be confirmed, however they are speculations that his death is due to the invasion of the stadium by angry fans.
Officials of the Nigeria Football Federation nor CAF are yet to confirm the doctor’s death. But Kabungo’s family, the Zambia FA and the Government of Zambia has been informed.
BBC journalist, Osasu Obayiuwana, tweeted: “Sad news: I understand that an official for the @NGSuperEagles vs @GhanaBlackstars match (not a referee or assistant referee) died in #Abuja today.
“His name is Dr Joseph Kabungo from Zambia. He was on duty as Doping officer. He collapsed suddenly and died. Cause of death not confirmed yet. His family, the Zambia FA and the government of Zambia have been duly informed.
“If the death of #Zambian doctor Dr Joseph Kabungo at the #Abuja stadium was caused by being attacked by the #Nigerian fans who invaded the pitch, after the @NGSuperEagles lost the @FIFAWorldCup ticket to @GhanaBlackstars, @thenff would be in terrible trouble with @FIFAcom.”
The Super Eagles failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup finals billed for Qatar after they could only draw 1-1 with the Black Stars of Ghana, losing out on away goals.