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.

DOCTORS WARN AMERICANS OF QUADRUPLE VIRAL THREAT. (PHOTO).


 Doctors Warn Americans of Quadruple Viral Threat 


 This winter, Americans face four simultaneous viral threats: the flu, COVID-19, norovirus (stomach flu), and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus).


 Doctors fear a rise in hospitalizations due to low booster vaccine uptake for COVID-19 this year. Hospitals are preparing for a potential surge in patients.


 Flu vaccination rates are also low. While the recommended protection level is 70%, only about 35% of American adults have received a flu shot.


 None of the four viruses have peaked yet. Experts predict outbreaks between January and March, especially as people travel by plane during the holiday season.


 Hospitalization rates for viral infections rose by 14% in the week of December 1-7, reaching 3.3% of all hospital admissions. Two weeks prior, the rate was 2.9%.


Louisiana and Georgia currently have the highest infection rates in the United States.


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