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.

A PROFESSOR IN OAU,WAS FOUND DEAD YESTERDAY IN HIS OFFICE.

                                                Yesterday thursday 60 year old Professor Solomon Ogunniyi,died in his office that is within the university premises,though the cause of his death could not be ascertained .According to sources,he went into his office but did not come out for many hours resulting in suspicion by some of his colleagues.He was later found dead in his chair.In the University,Professor Ogunniyi functioned in various capacities as Head,Department of Obstetrics,Gynaecology and Perinatology between 2000 and 2006,Chairman,Postgraduate Medical Training Committee of OAUTHC between 2001 and 2005 and Chairman,MDCAN {OAUTHC} between 2001 and   2006.One more photo below.                        

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