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.

RUBIALES MOTHER GOES ON HUNGER STRIKE AND EVEN LOCKED HERSELF IN A CHURCH TO SUPPORT HER SON.(PHOTO).



The mother of Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales, has locked herself inside a church and gone on a hunger strike in support of her son.



Angeles Bejar demanded an end to the 'inhumane witch-hunt' after he kissed Spain player Jenni Hermoso on the lips following their Women's World Cup triumph.


Rubiales refused to resign as president of the Spanish Football Federation but has been provisionally suspended by world football's governing body FIFA.


Bejar, a former hairdresser, has locked herself in the Divina Pastora church in Motril, east of Malaga in southern Spain, and started an 'indefinite, day and night' hunger strike until 'justice is served.'


Bejar demanded that Hermoso 'tell the truth' after the player insisted the kiss wasn't consensual.


As reported by Marca, she asked 'why are they being so cruel to him' and 'what is behind the story' since 'he is incapable of harming anyone.'


Family members arrived at the church with bottles of water at 2pm local time, looking to speak with Rubiales' mother.


They had with them a local doctor, who refused to speak to the press in attendance or answer any questions.


Angeles is believed to have sneaked into the church early this morning when a cleaner arrived and hid herself until she left.


The parish priest is away in holiday and services are only held twice a week in August and local media reported he would not be back to open the church until 9am on Tuesday.


Rubiales arrived in Motril at the weekend and is said to be staying locally with his daughters and has met up with friends who are 'backing him the whole way', according to the reports.


Luis Rubiales' cousin Vanesa Ruiz Bejar, speaking on behalf of her family, said outside the church: 'The statement I'm about to make is extremely difficult.

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