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.

ALERT: FLOOD HAS SWEPT DEADLY ANIMALS INTO COMMUNITIES-BORNO MUSEUM. (PHOTO).


 ALERT: Flood has swept Deadly animals into communities – Borno museum


The Borno Museum Park has raised the alarm over incursion of deadly animals into residential communities.


The General manager Borno State Museum Park, Ali Abatcha Don Best, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.


He said the flood disaster caused damage to properties and led to the deaths of over 80% of animals.


“The General cc manager Borno State Museum Park wish to announce that the recent flood disaster has disrupted and caused a damage to properties and loss of lives of more than 80% of the animals.”


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“In this devastating period of flood disaster, The General manager wish to also announce that some deadly animals have been washed away into our communities, animals like crocodiles and snakes, he called on the attention of the General public to be aware and take all the necessary precautions measures to avoid these animals.


“With regret, sense of concern and responsibility, The General manager wish to ensure safety and protection for the remaining living things within his jurisdiction.


“Lastly, He prayed for a quick relief from Almighty Allah and called all citizens to pray and turn back to Almighty Allah,” the statement read.

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