Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has advised football fans with heart issues or high blood pressure to refrain from watching the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Sani issued this warning ahead of the AFCON opening match between Nigeria's Super Eagles and the Tanzanian team.

In a post on X, the former lawmaker expressed: “I pray for a Super Eagles victory over Tanzania.”

“I urge those with heart issues or high blood pressure to avoid watching AFCON.”

“Every year, we lose individuals due to the stress of watching such intense matches.”

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Warning to Football Fans

Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has advised football fans with heart issues or high blood pressure to refrain from watching the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Match Preview

Sani issued this warning ahead of the AFCON opening match between Nigeria's Super Eagles and the Tanzanian team.

Conclusion

In a post on X, the former lawmaker expressed: “I pray for a Super Eagles victory over Tanzania.”

“I urge those with heart issues or high blood pressure to avoid watching AFCON.”

“Every year, we lose individuals due to the stress of watching such intense matches.”

Why should people with heart problems avoid watching AFCON?

Shehu Sani warns that the stress and excitement from watching intense matches can be detrimental to individuals with heart complications or high blood pressure.

What was Shehu Sani's message about the Super Eagles?

He expressed his prayers for a victory for the Super Eagles over Tanzania in the opening match of AFCON.