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.

GUNMEN ATTACK DSS CONVOY IN ANAMBRA,2 OFFICERS KILLED.{PHOTO}.

Two operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) were killed on Friday in Anambra.


The officers were attacked as gunmen ambushed their convoy while on election campaign duty in Ekwulobia.


Videos showing the aftermath of the attack are circulating on social media.


The footages and photos show the extent of firepower against the security agents as bullets riddled windshields of vehicles.


Joint forces comprising the police and the military have taken over the area.


The bodies of the deceased were hurriedly taken away from the scene as several residents converged.


Attacks in Anambra are on the rise ahead of the November 6 governorship election.

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