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Africa-Press – Ghana. <\/strong><\/span>Dr Joseph Kabungo, a Confederation of African Football official, died as a result of the fans riot that erupted after Ghana edged Nigeria to secure qualification to the 2022 World Cup at Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja.<\/p>\n

The Zambian medical practitioner is said to have lost consciousness after being attacked and trodden on as spectators rushed to flee the stadium owing to the stampede.<\/p>\n

He was the CAF’s designated Doping Officer for the tense World Cup playoff tie second leg encounter on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

After a 0-0 draw in the first leg in Kumasi, Ghana held Nigeria to a 1-1 draw in Abuja, with Thomas Partey\u2019s powerful drive proving crucial as Black Stars qualified on the away goals rule.<\/p>\n

Fans at the stadium reacted angrily at the outcome, hurling objects at both the small group of visiting fans and the Ghana players.<\/p>\n

Local security was reluctant to respond to the violence, which included a pitch invasion, and the Ghana players were left to fend for themselves on their way to the tunnel.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, one person, Kabungo has been confirmed dead, which will most certainly infuriate the Confederation of African Football and FIFA.<\/p>\n

If football authorities investigate and determine that he died as a result of the violence, Nigeria might face a stadium ban.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Ghana<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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