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.

KING MSWATI'S 8TH WIFE COMMITTED SUICIDE ON FRIDAY.[PHOTO}.

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       Senteni Masango the 8th wife of Africa's last absolute monarch has died after committing suicide.
She was found dead in the early hours of Friday morning barely a week after the burial of her sister Nombuso Masango.
She took overdose drug of about 40 amytriptyline capsules which is drugs for primarily used to treat a number of mental illnesses, major depressive disorder and lack of attention disorder.
Sources closer to her have revealed how unhappy she was with the abuse within the royal household and how the king's order to ensure that she neither attends her late sister's memorial service nor funeral.Lately she has lived alone for over 3 years in a big mansion with no single visit from her husband the king.When called for comment the king's right handman Khandlela Mdluli's phone rang unanswered.
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