Joseph Kabungo, a doctor for the Confederation of African Football (CAF), died in Abuja.
Kabungo was the anti-doping officer for Nigeria vs Ghana’s 2022 World Cup second leg play-off at Moshood Abiola Stadium.
However, the circumstances surrounding his death have sparked debate.
Kabungo, a Zambian, was reported to have died immediately after the match on Tuesday.
According to others, he perished as a result of the rush that happened before the game.
Others, though, believe the doctor died as a result of the supporters’ post-match assault of the pitch.
The death of the doctor has not been confirmed by the Nigeria Football Federation or the CAF. Kabungo’s family, the Zambia Football Association, and the Zambian government, on the other hand, 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 a 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.
