1980 AFCON CHAMPION CHARLES BASSEY DIES AT 71.(PHOTO)..

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 1980 AFCON Champion Charles Bassey Dies at 71 Charles Bassey, a member of Nigeria’s historic 1980 Africa Cup of Nations-winning squad, has died at the age of 71 after a prolonged illness. He passed away on Saturday in his hometown, Eket, Akwa Ibom State. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed his death in a statement released on Monday by its General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, describing the loss as part of a “day of double tragedy” following the earlier death of team captain Christian Chukwu. Bassey was part of the Green Eagles team that secured Nigeria’s first AFCON title with a 3-0 victory over Algeria at the National Stadium in Lagos on March 22, 1980. After retiring as a player, he transitioned into coaching and managed several clubs, including Calabar Rovers, Mobil Pegasus, BCC Lions, Flash Flamingoes, Akwa United, and Wikki Tourists. His passing brings the number of deceased members of the 1980 squad to nine.

10 DEAD AS ALSHABAAB ATTACKS SOMALI PARLIAMENT.

An unidentified man walks away from the Parliament during an attempted attack by Al-Shabaab militants in the capital Mogadishu, May 24, 2014. REUTERS-Omar Faruk            Alshabaab stormed Somalia's parliament today saturday,killing at least 10 security officers in a bomb and gun assault that the United Nations called an attack against the people.According to a policeman Kasim Ahmed Roble said ''Ten government forces died and 14 others were injured in the attack today,while four law makers were also injured.Seven of the fighters who attacked the house were also killed as you can see their bodies''.Sheikh Abu Musab,a spokesman for Al shabaa said the group's fighters had killed 30 people.''We killed 30 from African Union and from the various forces of the so called Somali government''.The Al shabaab estimate of the death toll was not independently verifiable.More photos below.          A Somali government soldier runs to take position in front of the Parliament during a clash with Al shabaab militia in the capital Mogadishu, May 24, 2014. REUTERS-Feisal OmarSomali government soldiers take their positions during a clash with Al Shabaab militants outside the Parliament buildings in the capital Mogadishu, May 24, 2014. REUTERS-Omar FarukSomali government soldiers run to their positions during a clash with Al Shabaab militants outside the Parliament in the capital Mogadishu, May 24, 2014. REUTERS-Omar FarukSomali government soldiers walk outside the Parliament during a clash with Al Shabaab militants in the capital Mogadishu, May 24, 2014. REUTERS-Omar Faruk

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