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.

LIL WAYNE IS NOW IN A STABLE CONDITION,AFTER HE SUFFERED A SEIZURE YESTERDAY IN HIS PRIVATE JET.

                     According to sources,Lil Wayne suffered a pair of seizures yesterday that forced two emergency landings in Omaha while the rapper travelled from Milwaukee to California on a private jet.According to TMZ,Wayne refused medical treatment after the first and was transported to the hospital after the second.The details surrounding Wayne's latest health scare a bit hazy.Last night,a rep confirmed to the press that Wayne is ''in stable condition''.A rep of Lil Wayne wrote ''As Wayne's reps,we can confirm that he did experience a minor seizure earlier this afternoon.Under the guidance of his own doctors,he is now in stable condition and good spirits.He thanks his fans for their everlasting support,prayers and well wishes''.The statement implies that Wayne suffered only one seizure.One more photo below.                                                                                                                        

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