ShareSuper Eagles defender, Calvin Bassey, has revealed that a moment of magic from Argentina legend, Lionel Messi, in a match against Nigeria contributed to his decision to play for his fatherland Nigeria instead of England, where he was…
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has disclosed that Lionel Messi’s goal against Nigeria at the 2018 World Cup in Russia was behind his decision to represent the senior national team at the international level. Recall that the Inter…
Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey has expressed happiness with their decision to represent Nigeria. Iwobi represented England at youth level before switching allegiance to Nigeria. Bassey was born in Italy, but moved to England as a child. The…
Fulham coach Marco Silva said it was not easy for the Super Eagles duo of Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey to recover from Libya’s ordeal. The Super Eagles were held hostage by the Libyan authorities at the Al Abraq airport after their plane…
Several Super Eagles players, including William Troost-Ekong, Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, and Semi Ajayi, have returned safely to Nigeria after a tense and frustrating experience in Libya, Soccernet.ng reports. The players were spotted…
Genk striker Tolu Arokodare could team up with compatriots Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey at Fulham in January, with Turkish publication Haber61 reporting that English Premier League club are preparing a bid for the in-form striker, PUNCH…
The Nigerian national team risks losing four key players for their second leg of the African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Libya, Soccernet.ng reports. Star forwards Ademola Lookman and Samuel Chukwueze, along with defenders Calvin…
Four Super Eagles players are in danger of suspension in the 2025 AFCON qualifying series due to bookings. The players are star forwards Ademola Lookman and Samuel Chukwueze as well as defenders Calvin Bassey and Ola Aina. Last month,…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles stars Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi were in action for Fulham FC as they suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat against reigning Premier League champions Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Both…
Super Eagles stars Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi were in action for Fulham in their 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground, Soccernet.ng reports. Fulham have been in
Sper Eagles stars Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi were in action for Fulham in their 1-0 away win over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. In one of the late
Super Eagles stars Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi were in action for Fulham in their 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground, Soccernet.ng reports. Premier League action resumed on Saturday with Fulham traveling to City Ground to…
Nigerian stars Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey were instrumental as Fulham recorded a 3-1 victory over Newcastle United. The win was Fulham’s first against Newcastle since 2017, ending a long
Alex Iwobi provided an assist in Fulham’s 3-1 home win against Newcastle United in Saturday’s Premier League game. Iwobi set up former Arsenal forward Emile Smith Rowe to put Fulham 2-0 ahead in the 22nd minute. Also in action alongside…
Super Eagles stars Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey have been knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Preston North End in a dramatic penalty shootout which saw a total of 31 spot kicks taken. Fulham fell 16-15 on penalties Tuesday night after 1-1…
Nigeria Super Eagles players Joe Aribo, Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi experienced contrasting outcomes in the EFL Cup games on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Super Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo played a crucial role in Southampton’s victory…
Fulham defender Calvin Bassey has hinted at the meaning behind the goal celebration dance he shared with Ademola Lookman, which has intrigued the Nigerian football community, Soccernet.ng reports. The “innit” boys, a nickname for Nigerian…
Fulham’s duo Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey as well as midfielder Frank Onyeka breezed into Super Eagles camp in Uyo on Tuesday morning. The trio’s arrival increased the number of players in camp to 14. Nine more players are still being…
It was the perfect debut for Joshua Zirkzee as his late strike earned Manchester United a 1-0 win against Fulham at Old Trafford in the first game of the 2024/25 Premier League on Friday night. Super Eagles stars Alex Iwobi and Calvin…
Fulham’s head coach, Marco Silva, has maintained faith in his side as they head into the official curtain raiser for the 2024/2025 English Premier League season against Manchester United, Soccernet.ng reports. Super Eagles duo, Calvin…