CAF officer dies in Nigerian stadium during World Cup qualifier

The Football Association of Zambia is mourning the demise of Dr Joseph Kabungo, a Zambian medical practitioner, who was serving as the Confederation of African Football's Doping Officer in the World Cup play-off match pitting Nigeria and Ghana.

No official communication has been provided on the cause of his death but reports from Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja after the match indicated that he was a victim of the chaos that erupted immediately after the match.

The Zambian FA, through the federation president Andrew Kamanga, eulogized the 2012 AFCON winner with Zambia as a dedicated and widely loved member of Zambia's football community but noted that it was still early to make conclusions on the exact cause.

"We take note that it is too early to dwell into the nitty-gritty of the cause of his death but will wait for the full report from CAF and FIFA on what exactly transpired. He was a dedicated and widely loved member of our football community and his impact was vast, having also been part of the 2012 AFCON winning team. His death is a huge loss as Dr Kabungo was a friend and confidant to many generations of players and their families.” FAZ president Andrew Kamanga said.

Angry Nigerian fans invaded the pitch after the final whistle with the match ending in a one-all draw, with Ghana sailing through on the away goal rule having played to a barren draw earlier in the first leg.