Following the incident that happened during the World Cup qualification match between Nigeria and Ghana, World football governing body, FIFA has placed an indefinite ban on Moshood Abiola National Stadium Abuja from hosting international football competitions.
During the match, some Nigerian fans stormed the stadium following their nation’s failure to qualify for the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar
Newly renovated turf stadium on Tuesday hosted the final leg of the Nigeria vs Ghana World Cup play-off but the Ghanaians grabbed the Qatar ticket from their host.
This prompted some Nigerian fans to invade the pitch forcing players and officials to run for their lives.
Dr Joseph Kabungo, A FIFA medical officer who was on duty for anti-doping, had a cardiac arrest and was rushed to the hospital but could not make it.
FIFA and the continental governing body, CAF frowned at the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) failure to provide adequate security for the game which gave way for fans’ encroachment into the field of play
