Avoid AFCON Final If You Have Hypertension, Warns Former Osun Commissioner....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Remi Omowaiye, a former Osun State Commissioner for Works, has issued a stern caution to hypertensive Nigerians, advising them to refrain from watching the upcoming African Cup of Nations (AFCON) final match next Sunday……CONTINUE READING

This advisory follows reports of several football enthusiasts experiencing shock during the semi-final showdown between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Bafana Bafana of South Africa.

In a statement released from Osogbo, Omowaiye recounted his own bout of anxiety during the tense moments of the semi-final, particularly when Nigeria faced a critical penalty towards the game’s end.

Reflecting on his reaction, he disclosed his intention to skip watching the final live, opting instead to catch the replay after learning the outcome, to spare himself the emotional and physical strain.

Furthermore, Omowaiye urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to pay homage to the memory of fans who tragically lost their lives while following the semi-final match.

He stressed the significance of acknowledging and honoring the devoted supporters, asserting that those who passed away under such circumstances merit recognition and commemoration.

In his statement, he remarked, “The Super Eagles of Nigeria should pay tribute to those who lost their lives while watching the semi-final match on Wednesday. I want to advise Nigerians, especially those managing hypertension, in their own interest.

“They should refrain from watching the final match on Sunday. It would be better for them to wait until the game concludes and then watch the replay. The way I felt, particularly when Nigeria was awarded a penalty during the semi-final match, was unlike anything I had experienced before. I was trembling.

“Even after the match, I continued to feel tremors. I advise Nigerians with hypertension to avoid watching the final match. The NFF must recognize the individuals who lost their lives due to shock during the semi-final match.

“A prominent leader of APC in Delta State, Dr. Cairo, collapsed during the match, and a notable Nigerian entrepreneur operating in Cote D’Ivoire also passed away. Additionally, the Deputy Bursar of a university in Kwara State collapsed.

“It was also reported that a Corps member in Kaduna fainted and died during the match. These are the reported incidents, and there may be several other unreported cases.