AFCON: Late Kwara varsity bursar preparing for wedding today

The late deputy bursar of the Kwara State University (KWASU) Malete, Alhaji Ayuba Olaitan, who reportedly died during the Nigeria versus South Africa match in the ongoing AFCON would have been happily married today but for the tragic incident.

The late Olaitan was said to have breathed his last during the encounter following the dramatic penalty awarded to the South Africans.

The decision, which cancelled Nigeria’s second goal and the resultant penalty that set the game at 1-1, left many fans distraught.

Speaking with our correspondent during the Fidau for the late deputy bursar on Saturday, a family member of the deceased, Mr Ayuba Akeem, who confirmed his Nikkah on Sunday, described the deceased as a “philanthropist to the core.”

Also, a female family member and colleague, Aisha, recalled that “He was the one that drove us home that day from Malete to Ilọrin. He was hale and healthy and we ate together before we left the office. He was even telling some of his colleagues that he might not watch the match because he didn’t want anything that would trouble him.

“When we arrived, the second half of the match had already started and he instructed his son, Umar, to put on the generator because there was no light.”

During the funeral, the former President of the Senate, Dr Bukola

Saraki, gave two of the deceased’s children university scholarships.

Saraki, who was represented by a former House of Assembly member and one-time APC chairman in the state, Hon Ishola Balogun Fulani, described the deceased as a community leader and family man whose demise will be difficult to fill.

Meanwhile, the Nigerian Cardiac Society has cautioned Nigerians to avoid getting overly excited during games and emotional events to avoid heart attacks.

This was contained in a commiseration message jointly signed by its National President, Secretary General and Publicity Secretary, Prof. Augustine Odili, Prof. Chizindu Alinkor and Prof. Abiodun Akintunde, respectively.