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Bassey Reveals Why He Chose To Play For Nigeria

by Leadership News
3 months ago
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Calvin Bassey has revealed the reason he opted to to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria.

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Bassey was eligible to represent Italy, Nigeria and England at the international level.

The Fulham defender was born in Italy to Nigerian parents, and moved to England as a child.

The 25-year-old took the decision to represent Nigeria in 2021, shunning interests from the two European countries.

Bassey said he made up his mind on playing for the three-time African champions after watching the team in action against Lionel Messi’s Argentina at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

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“I think it was just seeing the greatest player to ever play, playing against my team. [Nigeria] lost 2-1,” Bassey told NBC Sports.

 

“I think one of my teammates that I played with, Kenneth Omeruo, played that game. Just watching that game, I wanted to be in that position.

 

“I know how big of a nation Nigeria is and how much pride comes with playing for them. I just worked hard. When I got the opportunity, I didn’t take time [to decide] — I just knew that I wanted to play for Nigeria.”

 

Bassey has made 29 appearances for Nigeria.

 

He was part of the squad that finished second at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire.

 


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