AFCON: How Delta Monarch Slumped, Died After Super Eagles Penalty Kick Was Cancelled

The Akinuwa of Agbor Kingdom, Chief (Dr) Cairo Ojougboh, is dead.

Sources indicate that Ojougboh’s demise coincided with the moment a penalty kick was awarded against Nigeria during the AFCON match against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in Wednesday’s semi-final clash in Bouake, Ivory Coast.

The tension escalated when Super Eagles Captain, William Troost-Ekong, netted a penalty at the 67th minute, only for South Africa to be granted a spot-kick shortly after.

VAR intervened, overturning Nigeria’s apparent second goal by Victor Osimhen due to a foul on South African player Percy Tau in the 18-yard box.

While the circumstances surrounding Chief Cairo Ojougboh’s death remain unclear, speculation suggests that it occurred at the exact moment a penalty was awarded against Nigeria.

Reports suggest he possibly collapsed and succumbed to a heart attack following the cancellation of the penalty.

Despite the incident, Nigeria secured a 4-2 penalty shootout victory, advancing to the final.