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.

WHO ADVOCATES PHYSICAL EXERCISE AS PANACEA FOR SICKNESS.(PHOTOS).


WHO Advocates Physical Exercise As Panacea For Sickness 



The World Health Organization, WHO, has advocated physical exercise as solution to the high burden of diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, cancer, and other chronic diseases.

The WHO Country representative, Dr Walter Mulumbo who stated this at the third edition of the global “Walk the Talk” health challenge exercise in the FCT metropolis, said, the Health for All Challenge event is aimed at raising awareness on health issues and the need for exercises that promote healthy lifestyle.

He said ‘’Walk the Talk’’ movement is a practical example of exhibiting WHO’s advice to the world to promote health.

Dr. Mulumbo, further explained that ‘’Walk the Talk’’ initiative is not a fitness competition but an opportunity to develop a healthy lifestyle for the good of society.

The WHO country representative stressed that the theme for this year’s world health day is focused on health for peace and peace for health.

The third edition of Walk the Talk: "The Health for All Challenge" was organised by the World Health Organization in Nigeria, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Health and their partners.
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