The Digest:
Defender Calvin Bassey has emerged as a singular beacon of resilience, earning widespread acclaim for a heroic performance that kept the Super Eagles in contention against a dominant Moroccan side.
Key Points:
- Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey was hailed as Nigeria’s best performer in the AFCON semifinal.
- Nigeria lost 4–2 on penalties to Morocco after a 0–0 draw over 120 minutes.
- Fans on social media described Bassey as a “wall,” “beast,” and de facto Man of the Match.
- He recorded 11 clearances, won six ground duels, and wasn’t dribbled past all match.
- Bassey received a controversial yellow card, ruling him out of the third-place match.
- Supporters argued his performance was among the best by a Nigerian defender.
- His efforts underscored individual brilliance in a match where Nigeria was largely outplayed
Sources: Punch Newspapers, Soccernet
