Igoh Ogbu to Replace Calvin Bassey in Nigeria vs Egypt AFCON Third-Place Match
Nigeria's Igoh Ogbu will step in for the suspended Calvin Bassey in the AFCON third-place playoff against Egypt following Bassey's second yellow card in the knockout stage. The match, set to take place at 5:00 p.m.
Nigerian time in Casablanca, will see head coach Ric Chell making adjustments to the team's backline. Chell praised Bassey's contributions but expressed confidence in Ogbu's abilities.
The tournament's final between Morocco and Senegal will kick off at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 18.
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