Super Eagles Pay Tribute to Departed Fans with Minute of Silence, Vow AFCON Triump

“Nigerian Super Eagles Pay Tribute to Fallen Fans, Promise AFCON Triumph”
“In a Heartfelt Gesture, Super Eagles Remember Deceased Fans, Vow AFCON Victory”
“Super Eagles Commemorate Fans’ Passing with Moment of Silence, Declare Determination for AFCON Win”
“Super Eagles Mourn Loss of Fans, Commit to Securing AFCON Title in Their Honor”
“Reflecting on the Tragic Loss, he expressed, ‘Yesterday, we mourned the loss of four fellow Nigerians due to the match. Our thoughts are with their families, though we feel powerless. Insha Allah, come Sunday, we will hoist that trophy in their honor and for our nation.'”
“At least five individuals tragically passed away while witnessing the clash between the Super Eagles and South Africa’s Bafana Bafana on Wednesday.”
“Among the casualties was Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, a former member of the House of Representatives representing Delta State’s Ika Federal Constituency.”
“Mikail Osundiji, a sales representative at Nestle Plc, reportedly collapsed and passed away while watching the AFCON semi-finals in Abeokuta, Ogun State.”
“Another victim, Chief Osondu Nwoye, originally from Anambra State but residing in Abidjan, succumbed to the shock.”
“Also among the deceased were Alhaji Ayuba Abdullahi, Deputy Bursar of Kwara State University, Malete, and Samuel, a Nigerian graduate and corps member.”
“These unfortunate deaths occurred following a severe shock when the referee disallowed Nigeria’s second goal against South Africa, scored by striker Victor Osimhen, and awarded a penalty kick in favor of South Africa.”
“Nigeria and host nation Cote D’Ivoire are set to face off in the Nations Cup final on Sunday, following their respective victories against South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo in the semi-finals.”