calvin bassey

The Digest: The Super Eagles have a full house in their Antalya, Turkey camp ahead of international friendlies against Iran and Jordan, with captain Wilfred Ndidi completing the expected arrivals on Wednesday. However, defender Calvin Bassey has withdrawn from the squad due to injury, leaving...

The Digest: Nigerian international Calvin Bassey has expressed frustration over a missed scoring opportunity during Fulham's 0-0 draw with Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. The Premier League clash saw both teams create chances but lack clinical finishing, with a VAR-disallowed Forest goal...

The Digest: Fulham manager Marco Silva has rejected criticism that resting Super Eagles stars Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey caused the team's FA Cup exit to Championship side Southampton. Iwobi came on as a second-half substitute while Bassey remained unused, as Fulham lost 1-0 in the Round of...

The Digest: The father of Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey, Kingsley Ikenna Ughelumba, has publicly appealed for a reunion with his son after an 18-year separation. In an interview, Ughelumba explained that a serious rift with Bassey's mother led to him being cut off from all four of his...

The Digest: The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the official Team of the Tournament for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, following Senegal’s victory in the final. Nigeria is represented by three players: striker Victor Osimhen, winger Ademola Lookman, and left-back Bruno...

Amid the disappointment of Nigeria’s semi‑final exit, Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has singled out defender Calvin Bassey for exceptional praise, naming him the best centre‑back at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Key Points: Coach Eric Chelle declared Calvin Bassey the best centre‑back at...

The Digest: Even in defeat, excellence can shine. Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali and defender Calvin Bassey have been recognized for their heroic performances, earning places in the official AFCON 2025 semi-finals Best XI, a testament to individual resilience amid national...

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...

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...

The Digest: Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, Samuel Chukwueze, and Christantus Uche featured prominently as Crystal Palace edged Fulham 2–1 in a Premier League London derby on Sunday. Rooted in the storm of derby rivalry, the Nigerian quartet impressed ahead of joining the national team for AFCON...

Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has been named Fulham's Player of the Season for 2024/25, becoming the first Nigerian and African to win the prestigious club award. The 25-year-old center-back played 35 Premier League matches, contributing to 5 clean sheets and scoring a crucial FA Cup goal...