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Bassey Targets World Cup Berth After Super Eagles Debut

Bassey Targets World Cup Berth  After Super Eagles Debut

Calvin Bassey is keen to help Nigeria book a spot at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, reports Completesports.com.

The versatile defender made his debut for the Super Eagles in their 0-0 draw against Ghana at the Baba Yara Stadium, Kumasi on Friday.

The Super Eagles held the Black Stars to a 0-0 draw in the playoffs first leg encounter.

Both teams will slug it out again in the second leg at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja on Tuesday.

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The Rangers defender came off the bench to make his first appearance for the ‘Super Eagles’ in their 0-0 draw in Ghana on Friday.

“Obviously, we will get the win,” he told Scottish Daily Express.

“It was an honour to represent this great nation.

“Playing in Africa is a lot more physical, it’s just adjusting to the environment, the pitch, the weather, it’s harder to breathe so it’s just adjusting to it.“


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