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.

COMEDIAN SABINUS APOLOGISES FOR MISSING ANAMBRA POLY EVENT.(PHOTO).



Comedian Sabinus apologises for missing Anambra poly event

Popular comedian, Chukwuemeka Emmanuel, also known as Sabinus, has apologised for his failure to show up at an event hosted by one Johnbosco Ezeuchegbu aka Crazylegs, for students of the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State.

Sabinus, who had earlier publicised the event failed to show up at the Thursday event, causing angry students to destroy the venue.

Crazylegs on Friday called out the skit maker on Instagram, stating that Sabinus had scammed him after being paid N2million for his performance.

The event planner wrote, “Please, guys help me. Tag any blog for me. Sabinus had scammed me. He did not show up for my show that I paid him for.”

Sharing receipts of payment, Crazylegs added, “Evidence of payments and flights. Please you all should come to my rescue. Fans are destroying my properties.”

Reacting, Sabinus took to his Instagram story to state that his health issues prevented him from attending the event.

The comedian said, “Good morning my Oko people. I know say una dey vex for me. Abeg make una no vex. I was supposed to come to Oko yesterday for the show with Crazylegs.

“Something happened. My health was so bad. I just avoided the whole thing. I was being just afraid of make I no break down for road.”

He promised to come for the event before the first week of December, as he also offered to refund the money if Crazylegs asked for it.


 

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