Nigeria's Bassey Laments Fredrick's AFCON Absence, Chelle Calm on Defensive Concerns

Bassey laments the absence of Benjamin Fredrick from Nigeria's AFCON 2025 squad due to injury, as Chelle, the Super Eagles' head coach, remains confident in the team's defensive options despite missing key defenders like William Troost-Ekong and Ola Aina. Nigeria is set to begin their AFCON campaign against Tanzania, with Fredrick ruled out for the tournament.

The tournament kicks off later today in Morocco.