Just hours after the death of Christian Chukwu, Former Super Eagles forward Charles Bassey has died at the age of 71
Bassey died on Saturday after a protracted illness in his native town of Eket, Akwa Ibom State.
His death was confirmed by the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) on Sunday
Forward Charles Bassey, Renowned for his fast pace and attacking skills was a member of the Green Eagles’ 22-man squad that became Nigeria’s first Africa Cup of Nations champions, after a 3-0 beating of Algeria’s Fennecs at the National Stadium, Surulere on Saturday, March 22, 1980
He later managed sides like Calabar Rovers, Wikki Tourists, BCC Lions, Flash Flamingos, Mobil Pegasus and Akwa United
