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.

FIGHT BROKE OUT AT GEORGE SQUARE AFTER SCOTLAND VOTED NO TO INDEPENDENCE.

Several scuffles broke out as rival groups congregated in George Square which was regarded as the unofficial headquarters of the Yes Campaign              Pro and anti independence supporters met in St George Square after lunch time with the situation rapidly deteriorating as anger and animosity was evident.Police formed a human barrier to block off the route to Buchanan street and contain people in the square.After 9:pm,the crowd scattered but smaller groups remained and the line of police officers also remained at the scene.A spokeswoman for police Scotland said investigation were under way which could lead to more arrests.''Three people have been arrested so far in relation to the incident in George square.Retrospective inquiries will be carried out which may lead to further arrest.More photos below.                                                                                                                           Pro and anti-independence supporters met in St George Square after lunch time with the situation rapidly deteriorating as anger and animosity was evidentAfter several hours of confrontation, protesters began dispersing after 9pm Traffic in Glasgow City Centre was brought to a standstill as police were forced to close several entrances to George Square while the protest continedPolice Scotland said they had been forced to form a human barrier to prevent protesters from marching down Buchanan Street and away from George Square Scottish independence supporters protest against pro-Unionists at George Square in Glasgow after the country voted in favour of the 'No' campaignOne drunken protester claimed that 'Glasgow would burn for voting yes,' as demonstrators light flares and chanted abusive songs Demonstrators let off flares as Police Scotland launch a major operation to prevent serious disorder in Glasgow following the referendum result Demonstrators waving Union flags made 'Nazi salutes' as tensions increased in Glasgow all afternoon as demonstrators marched to George SquareWhen the first demonstrators arrived after lunchtime, the atmosphere was quite jovial with none of the later air of menace which developed 

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