By Linus Aleke
The Federal Government of Nigeria on Thursday commiserated with the family, government and good people of the Republic of Zambia; FIFA/CAF, and the entire football family world over, on the sudden death of Dr. Joseph Kabungo, in Abuja.
In a statement, the Spokesperson Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mrs. Francisca Omayuli said that the death occurred, after the FIFA World Cup playoff match between Nigeria and Ghana at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on 29th March 2022.
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She noted that the deceased, who died of cardiac arrest was a Zambian national and FIFA/CAF appointed Doping Control Officer for the playoff match.
“Late Dr. Kabungo was an official on anti-doping exercise at the game. He fell ill suddenly just after the match, as he began gasping for breath and was found by some FIFA/CAF officials near the visiting Team’s Dressing Room. Medics tried to stabilize him before he was rushed to the Cedar Crest Hospital in Abuja where he was pronounced dead,” the statement reads in part.
The Spokesperson concluded thus, “May his soul Rest In perfect Peace”.
