Super Eagles’ defender, Calvin Bassey, has secured his spot in the AFCON 2023 Round of 16 Best XI. The 24-year-old Fulham star showcased an outstanding performance in the Eagles’ 2-0 victory over Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions, earning accolades from whoscored.com.
Contributing significantly to the team’s success, Bassey not only made four crucial tackles and one interception but also delivered four accurate long balls. His aerial dominance, winning four duels, added another layer to his exceptional performance. Particularly noteworthy was his assist for Ademola Lookman’s second goal in the 90th minute.
Whoscored.com singled out Bassey as the standout player of the match, overshadowing even Lookman’s brace. As the Eagles advance to the quarter-finals against Angola, Bassey’s stellar form becomes a beacon of hope for Nigerian fans. Eyes are now on the talented defender as he aims to replicate this remarkable display and guide the team to further success in the tournament.
