Calvin Bassey Out of Super Eagles Friendlies Due to Injury

Calvin Bassey, a central defender for Fulham, has been ruled out of the Super Eagles' international friendlies against Iran and Jordan due to a back injury sustained during training. The matches are scheduled to take place in Turkey, with the encounter against Iran set for Friday at 4 PM Turkey time (2 PM Nigeria time) and the match against Jordan on Tuesday, March 31st, at 8 PM Turkey time (6 PM Nigeria time).

The Super Eagles camp is currently full, with captain Wilfred Ndidi arriving on Wednesday afternoon. Head coach Eric Chell is expected to strategize with a squad of 22 players, mixing experienced players like Alex Iwobi and Moses Simon with younger talents.

The Super Eagles have previously faced Iran twice, with one win and one draw, and are looking to build on their past performances as they prepare for the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 in Morocco.