World Cup Qualifiers: CAF Doctor Collapses, Dies After Riot At Abiola Stadium

World Cup Qualifiers: CAF Doctor Collapses, Dies After Riot At Abiola Stadium

by Victor Ndubuisi
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Dr. Joseph Kabungo, the doping doctor for the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has allegedly died in Abuja.

When Ghana denied Nigeria the chance to compete in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Zambian medical professionals were claimed to have fallen.

However, the exact reason of Kabungo’s death remains unknown at this day.

According to reports, the doctor died as a consequence of the rush that erupted after the Super Eagles’ match against the Black Stars finished at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.

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According to Anaedoonline.ng, Nigeria hosted Ghana yesterday in a fight for a place in the 2022 World Cup on aggregate.

The Super Eagles, on the other hand, were defeated by the Ghanaian Black Stars after a 1-1 tie.

The goalless draw was a huge setback for the hosts, as FIFA regulations evaluate away goals for qualifying into the competition in such circumstances.

On the death of Kabungo, however, several media attributed the doctor’s death on supporters’ invasion of the MKO Abiola stadium pitch after the match.

Osasu Obayiuwana, a British-Nigerian journalist, tweeted that the doctor’s death had been verified after he was brought to the hospital.

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Neither the Nigeria Football Federation nor the Confederation of African Football have acknowledged the doctor’s death as of yet.

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It was learnt that Kabungo’s family, the Zambia FA and the Government of Zambia had been informed of the sad development.

Osasu 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.

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“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.”

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A Ghanaian sports journalist, Collins Atta Poku, who was also at the venue of the match, alleged that the doctor was beaten to death.

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While replying Osasu’s tweet, he posted, “They beat him, he fell and they throd on him. He lost consciousness was rushed to an ambulance closer to the Ghana dressing for CPR. The entire Ghanaian contingent watched on as resuscitation attempts were made with oxygen mask. He was taken to hospital later and now this. Sad.”

 

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