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.

THE DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE IS IN NORTHERN IRELAND TODAY TO OFFICIALLY VISIT THE CITY OF BELFAST.{PHOTOS}.

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      During the visit, His Royal Highness officially opened the new premises of the mental health charity Inspire, and met a number of its service users and counsellors. 
The Duke then travelled to the Titanic Quarter to see the work of two emergency services organisations – the Lagan Search and Rescue and the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service. His Royal Highness watched a live demonstration of a rescue mission in the harbour, before meeting volunteers and officially naming the new Lagan Search and Rescue lifeboat 'Ray of Hope.' .More photos below.
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