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.

PDP EXTENDS TENURE OF NORTH WEST ZONE,LAGOS STATE CARETAKER COMMITTEES.(PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE.


February 18, 2022

Press Statement

PDP Extends Tenure of North West Zone, Lagos State Caretaker Committees

The National Working Committee (NWC) of our great Party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approved the extension of the tenures of North West Zonal Caretaker Committee as well as the Lagos State Caretaker Committee for a period not exceeding 30 days.

To this effect, the current members of the respective Caretaker Committees are to continue in their capacities for an additional duration not exceeding 30 days, upon the expiration of their current tenure.

Consequently, the tenure of the North West Zonal Caretaker Committee has been extended from Monday, February 28, 2022 to Monday, March 28, 2022 while the tenure of the Lagos State Caretaker Committee has also been extended from Friday, February 19, 2022 to Saturday, March 19, 2022.

All critical stakeholders and members of our Party in the North West Zone as well as Lagos State are requested to take note.

Signed:

Hon. Debo Ologunagba 
National Publicity Secretary

 

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