Nigeria Coach Confident Despite Bassey's Absence for AFCON Playoff
Nigerian national football team coach, Eric Chell, remains optimistic about the team's performance despite Calvin Bassey's suspension for the AFCON third-place playoff against Egypt. Bassey, a standout defender, will miss the game due to a yellow card received in the semi-final against Morocco.
Chell emphasized the squad's strength and the availability of capable replacements. The team aims to bounce back from the semi-final defeat and secure a positive result to claim the bronze medal.
Plus234Feed summary based on reporting from This Day. Read the original report below.
Read full article
Continue on This Day
Share
Get the week in one email
Top stories, NPFL results, the naira — every Friday morning. Free, one email a week.
Free · one email per week · unsubscribe anytime
Related Stories
Sports
Nigeria's Bassey Laments Fredrick's AFCON Absence, Chelle Calm on Defensive Concerns
Sports
Fulham's Calvin Bassey Confident in Coping Without Super Eagles Trio for AFCON 2025
Sports
Super Eagles' Calvin Bassey Upset Over Teammate's Absence at AFCON
Sports
Igoh Ogbu to Replace Calvin Bassey in Nigeria vs Egypt AFCON Third-Place Match
Sports
Calvin Bassey discusses key player absence for Super Eagles ahead of Africa Cup of Nations clash
Sports
Calvin Bassey Shines for Fulham Against Burnley Ahead of 2025 AFCON
Get Plus234Feed on messaging apps
Same headlines, delivered where you already scroll.
