AFCON: Do Not Watch If You Are Hypertensive

Are you hypertensive? Are you emotionally attached to football? Do you have an underlying illness? Beware as the Super Eagles of Nigeria, and the Cote d’Ivoire football team slug it out during the African Cup of Nations finals on Sunday. Cardiologists have advised people with underlying heart diseases and those who are emotionally attached to football to either not get involved or avoid getting overly excited during the game and to take breaks as needed. The advice came on the heels of the sudden deaths of four Nigerians after watching the Nigeria – South African semi-final match last Wednesday. The…

Nigerians Need AFCON Victory, Sanwo-Olu Tells Super Eagles

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, urged the men’s football team, Super Eagles, to win the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF African Cup of Nations tournament, stating that the triumph of the Eagles would bring succour to the citizens. The governor noted that the victory would help reinvigorate the people who have had to face economic crises, particularly the effects of the fuel subsidy removal. Sanwo-Olu also encouraged the players not to rest on their oars as it takes determination and team spirit to win competitions. The governor gave the charge when he hosted the team to a special dinner at…