Tag: Calvin Bassey
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Alex Iwobi assist Fulham’s goal in defeat to Brighton
Nigeria Super Eagles duo of Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey were unable to help their club Fulham with their great performances as they lost to Brighton & Hove Albion in the English Premier League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Alex Iwobi provided an assist, Calvin Bassey made his presence felt in defence, but Fulham fell to a late…
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Fulham condemns racist abuse towards Calvin Bassey, begins investigation
Fulham FC have released an official statement condemning the vile treatment towards Calvin Bassey following his starring role in the club’s FA Cup tie against Manchester United, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigeria international gave the Cottagers the lead, but the Old Trafford club restored parity through Bruno Fernandes as the game was settled via the penalty…
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FA Cup: Calvin Bassey scores as Fulham end Man Utd’s title defence hope
Nigeria Super Eagles defender, Calvin Bassey, was on the score sheet for Fulham in their FA Cup win over Manchester United, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Calvin Bassey scores his first FA Cup goal in his first-ever FA Cup game for Fulham FC’s defeat holders, Manchester United, on penalties to progress to the quarter-finals. Bassey had put Fulham…
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Bassey urges Fulham to stay grounded Amid European talks
Fulham defender Calvin Bassey has cautioned against getting carried away with the team’s recent impressive form in the Premier League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Whites secured a 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest at Craven Cottage on Saturday, with Bassey scoring the winning goal. The result lifted Fulham to eighth in the table, five points adrift of…
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“It’s a proud moment” – Calvin Bassey reels in excitement after first goal of the season
Fulham FC defender Calvin Bassey is currently the man on the headlines of Fulham press following his lone goal to secure all maximum points for the cottagers in the nervy clash against high flying Nottingham Forest, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Eagles header just after the break was enough for Marco Silva’s men to move up…
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EPL: Forest’s high hopes dashed by Bassey
Nottingham Forest’s momentum was halted on Saturday as they suffered a 2-1 defeat with Nigerian defender, Calvin Bassey getting the winner for Fulham at Craven Cottage, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Forest had been riding high after their stunning 7-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion last weekend, but the host came into the game prepared. Fulham took…
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Calvin Bassey urges Fulham teammates to push for European spot
Fulham defender Calvin Bassey has called on his teammates to maintain their momentum as they aim for a continental qualification spot next season, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. The powerful Nigerian international, who has featured in all of Fulham’s league matches this season, is confident that securing a European ticket is within reach if the team continues…
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Iwobi’s goal fail to save Fulham from Wolves mauling
Alex Iwobi’s third Premier League goal of the season proved to be a mere consolation as Fulham were thrashed 4-1 by struggling Wolverhampton Wanderers at Craven Cottage, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Iwobi opened the scoring in the 20th minute, but the visitors responded strongly, equalising before half-time and then scoring three more goals after the break to…
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Iwobi and Bassey Star in Fulham’s late comeback against Brentford
Fulham pulled off a thrilling comeback against Brentford, with Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey playing full roles in the 2-1 victory that saw two dramatic late goals turn the tide at Craven Cottage, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. The Nigerian internationals were instrumental in keeping Fulham steady throughout the match, which took a surprising twist in added time.…
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Battle of Nigerians: Iwobi, Bassey prevail over Nottingham’s duo
Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi prevailed in the battle of Nigerian clash yesterday with Fulham getting a nervy win against Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi’s Nottingham at the City ground, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Hosting the Cottagers at the back of a four goal thriller against Brighton where both sides shared the spoil, Nottingham who are undefeated in…
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EFL: Iwobi’s Fulham fall to Preston in dramatic shootout; Aribo advances with Southampton
Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi played 13 minutes for Fulham in their Carabao Cup Round 3 match against Preston North End, which ended in a dramatic penalty shootout, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. Despite a 1-1 draw after 90 minutes, Preston North End clinched a narrow victory, winning 16-15 in the tense penalty shootout. Having two Nigerians…
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Exciting: Lookman shares emotional moment with Bassey after Ballon d’Or nomination
Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman has revealed that Calvin Bassey was the first teammate he shared the news with after learning of his nomination for the 2024 Ballon d’Or award, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. In an interview with the Counter Attack Podcast, Lookman recalled the moment he found out about his nomination, saying: “I was on the…
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Iwobi, Bassey and Onyeka take Eagles’ camp to 14 ahead of AFCON qualifiers
Fourteen players have now reported to the Super Eagles camp in Uyo, as the team prepares for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures against Benin Republic and Rwanda, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, and Frank Onyeka were the latest arrivals, joining the eleven who arrived yesterday. The remaining nine players are expected…
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Zirkzee’s debut goal ensures Iwobi’s season opener ends in defeat
Manchester United’s new-boy Joshua Zirkzee was the Old Trafford hero as he scored an 87th-minute winner against Fulham, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 2024/25 English Premier league season kicked off on Friday in Manchester with Nigeria internationals, Alex Iwob and Calvin Bassey on parade for Fulham. While Fulham struggled to control their host, goalkeeper Bernd Leno frustrated…
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Strike: Stranded Super Eagles players arrive Uyo
At least five of the eight stranded Super Eagles players landed in Uyo on Tuesday afternoon, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Fifteen out of the 23 players had already commenced training on Sunday, with the remaining squad members expected on Monday. However, due to the ongoing national strike, the other players found themselves stranded in Lagos and Abuja.…
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WCQ: Lookman, Iwobi and six other stars to join Eagles camp today
Atalanta forward, Ademola Lookman is expected to team up today with rest of the Super Eagles invitees for the 2026 FIFA world cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Europa League winner was inaction yesterday for Atalanta against Fiorentina, cintributig a goal and an assist in his sides 3-2 defeat. Also…
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Onyeka, Bassey leave Super Eagles camp as Nigeria prepare to face Mali
As the Super Eagles prepare to face the Eagles of Mali today in their second international friendly game of the March FIFA international break, Nigeria duo of Frank Onyeka and Calvin Bassey have been excused from the 3-times AFCON winners camp, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. After an impressive AFCON 2023 performance that earned him the best tackler…
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Bassey and Omeruo sit out, Uzoho plays defense as Nigeria intensify training ahead of friendlies
The second training session of the Super Eagles had the whole squad in camp but defenders Calvin Bassey and Keneth Omeruo were excused, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The training on Wednesday evening was under the watch of the interim manager, Finidi George who reportedly played goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho as a midshift defender. This approach is from the…
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Nigerian duo shine as Tottenham suffers defeat at the Cottage
Super Eagles pair Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey showcased their prowess as Fulham secured a commanding 3-0 triumph over Tottenham Hotspur, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Rodrigo Muniz’s double dazzled the crowd, but it was the stellar performances of Iwobi and Bassey that sealed the victory for the Cottagers at Craven Cottage. Tottenham’s hopes for a Champions League…
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Iwobi’s goal fail to rescue Fulham from defeat at Molineux
In a tense encounter at the Molineux on Saturday, Alex Iwobi’s late goal provided little solace as Fulham succumbed to a 2-1 loss against Wolverhampton Wanderers, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Despite a goalless first half, Rayan Aiit-Nouri broke the deadlock for the hosts seven minutes into the second half. Thomas Cairney’s unfortunate own goal in the 67th…