Nigeria Calvin Bassey Confident in Matured Super Eagles’ AFCON 2025 Title Bid

The Digest:

Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has voiced strong confidence that Nigeria is primed to clinch the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title in Morocco, citing the team’s collective growth and hardened experience since their runner-up finish in 2023.

Key Points:

• Bassey, now 25, stated the team has “matured” significantly since the last AFCON
• He highlighted his own development and the leadership emergence of teammates like Alex Iwobi
• Nigeria is drawn in Group C with Tunisia, Tanzania, and Uganda
• The Eagles begin their campaign against Tanzania on December 23 in Fés
• Matches against Tunisia and Uganda follow on December 26 and 30
• The tournament is seen as a redemption opportunity after failing to qualify for the 2026 World Cup
• Nigeria enters as one of the favourites, backed by a blend of youth and experience

With the sting of near-glory still fresh and World Cup absence weighing heavy, Bassey’s belief reflects a squad rooted in resilience, ready to turn past storms into a surge for continental triumph.

Sources: Complete Sports, Soccernet