TV images and videos on social media showed how angry Nigerian fans stormed the field of the stadium in Nigeria’s capital Abuja after the 1-1 draw. The rioters threw objects onto the field, destroyed benches and tore up goal nets and advertising banners.
The security forces tried to bring the situation under control with tear gas. The world football association FIFA is investigating the incidents. “The relevant information from the match report will be evaluated by the competent disciplinary bodies before the next steps are decided,” FIFA announced on Wednesday on request. The referee’s match report is currently being analyzed. Nigeria’s football association initially did not comment on the riots.
FIFA medic dies: cause of death unknown
It was also announced that a doctor from the world football association FIFA died during the game. The doctor Joseph Kabungo was on duty as a doping officer, the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) announced on Wednesday (March 30, 2022).
The cause of Kabungo’s death is unclear, said FAZ President Andrew Kamanga. Media speculated on Wednesday whether Kabunga was killed by rampaging fans or died of natural causes.
After the 0-0 draw in the first leg, Ghana qualified for the World Cup in Qatar (November 21 to December 18) with St. Pauli star Daniel-Kofi Kyereh on away goals. The Super Eagles, on the other hand, are absent for the first time since 2006.