Nigerian Football Mourns the Loss of Charles Bassey, Another 1980 AFCON Hero
Charles Bassey, a legendary member of Nigeria’s 1980 Africa Cup of Nations-winning team, has passed away at the age of 71. Bassey’s death occurred on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in his hometown of Eket, Akwa Ibom State, following a prolonged illness. This news came just hours after the confirmation of the passing of Christian Chukwu,