Super Eagles' Calvin Bassey Overcomes Adversity to Shine in AFCON 2025

Calvin Bassey, a key player for the Super Eagles, shared his story of perseverance in football, from almost quitting to becoming a confident figure in Nigeria's AFCON 2025 campaign against Tanzania. Born to Nigerian parents in Italy and raised in England, Bassey's football development started in London.

He overcame challenges and slow progress to build a solid career with over 220 appearances for clubs and country. Bassey, along with teammates like Ademola Lookman and Alex Iwobi, reflected on their journeys to Africa's biggest football stage.