Peter Obi, Valentine Ozigbo among dignitaries at the funeral of the Igbo chief who died during AFCON 2023

• Peter Obi was present at the burial ceremony of the late Chief Angus Osondu Nwoye, who died there AFCON 2023
• The Abidjan-based billionaire is said to have collapsed during the Nigeria-Nigeria standoff South Africa Semi-final duel
• Obi, who mourned the late philanthropist, said he felt the pain of students in the Amanuke community

Labor Party presidential candidate in Nigeria’s 2023 general election, Peter Obi, was spotted during the burial ceremony of Chief Angus Osondu Nwoye, who died during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

The Abidjan-based billionaire, who traveled to Bouake for the semi-final match between Nigeria and South Africa, reportedly collapsed during the tense encounter.

William Troost-Ekong had put the Super Eagles ahead from the penalty spot in the 67th minute, but Teboho Mokoena equalized in similar fashion in the 90th minute, forcing the game into extra time.

However, after another 30 minutes of intense fighting, both teams were inseparable and the game was decided on penalties, with Nigeria winning 4-2, Aljazeera reports.

Nigerians were shocked when it was announced that Osondu Nwoye passed away at the Stade de la Paix in Bouake.

About two months after the tragic incident, his remains were buried in his hometown, Amanuke, Anambra State.

Dignitaries at the ceremony included Peter Obi and Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, Valentine Ozigbo. Obi praised the late football enthusiast for his positive influence on the Amanuke community.

He wrote:

“Among my other engagements today, I was in Amanuke, Anambra State where I, along with other mourners, paid my last respects to a very patriotic Nigerian, the late Chief Osondu Nwoye, who passed away during the recent AFCON matches in Ivory Coast.” this year.

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“There are many testimonies of his caring lifestyle from people whose lives he positively influenced. I particularly felt the pain of the young students of Community Secondary School, Amanuke, who are participating in his scholarship program.”

Osimhen mourns the loss of Chied Nwoye Osondu

Sports letter Nigeria international Victor Osimhen released a statement on the death of Nwoye Osondu Angus, who collapsed during a semi-final match at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

The mortal remains of the late football enthusiast were laid to rest on Saturday, April 6, in his hometown, Amanuke, Anambra State.

Until his death, the chief of the Igbo tribe was president and general director of Groupe Auto Promotion in Abidjan, the capital of Ivory Coast.