AFCON
Nigerian University Deputy Bursar Dies Watching Nigeria Vs South Africa AFCON Semi-final Match
The deputy bursar of Kwara State University, Malete, in Nigeria, Ayuba Abdullahi, has sadly passed away.
Reports made available to journalists were that the University Don died on Wednesday night while watching the semi-finals between Nigeria and South Africa in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
According to sources close to him, who wish to remain anonymous, Abdullahi had visited a sports centre in the Sango area before he began to feel unwell.
“The Deputy Bursar watched the Nigeria/South Africa match from the beginning till the end of the extra time, till it was time for a penalty kick.
“He complained that he was feeling dizzy, so he said he needed to go back home and rest, not knowing that his BP had gone up.
“On getting home, he collapsed and was rushed to a private hospital in Sango, and he was referred to the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, and before he could be attended to, he died.
“He was buried on Thursday morning according to Islamic rites,” one of the sources who reportedly spoke to the punch said.
A terse statement released by the university read: “This is to announce the death of Ayuba Olaitan Abdullahi of the Bursary Department.
“Janazah will be held this morning, and his remains will be interred at the Hausa Muslim cemetery, Apata Yakuba, Oyun area, Ilorin, at 9 am.”
