Nigeria international Calvin Bassey has opened up on the magical Lionel Messi moment that inspired him to choose to play for the Super Eagles ahead of the Three Lions of England. “When Nigeria played Argentina, they lost 2-1, but it was a good game”, Bassey told Sky Sports. “Messi, of course” Messi is Messi, in it he scored that outrageous …

Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has said that he is excited to help Fulham build on their performance in the Premier League last season after completing his transfer from Ajax. Bassey made 39 appearances for Ajax, including six Champions League appearances, after joining the Eredivisie side from Rangers. He had caught the eye during a successful two-year spell at Ibrox, …

Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has signed for English side Fulham, the club confirmed on Friday evening. “The Club is delighted to confirm the signing of Calvin Bassey from Ajax for an undisclosed fee, subject to international clearance, which is expected to be received during the early part of next week”, the London club said in a statement. “The 23-year-old …