Nigerian Pride on display as Calvin Bassey rocks Super Eagles jersey to Fulham training.
Nigerian international and Fulham defender Calvin Bassey turned heads at his club's training session by proudly donning the iconic green and white jersey of the Super Eagles.
Bassey lifting the jersey with a smile, accompanied by the caption "Naija to the World!"
This display of cultural pride underscores Bassey's strong connection to his heritage, despite being born in Italy and raised in England.
Bassey and Nigerian connection
Bassey, a versatile 25-year-old defender who can play as a left-back or centre-back, has been making waves at Fulham since joining the Premier League side.
Bassey progressed through the ranks but didn't break into their senior squad.
His career took off after signing with Rangers in 2020, where he gained recognition, followed by a stint at Ajax before landing at Fulham.
The decision to wear the Super Eagles jersey to training is a nod to Bassey's roots and his commitment to representing Nigeria on the international stage.
Bassey has been a key part of the Nigerian national team, which reached the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), narrowly missing out on the title.
The viral video by Footballer Fits was captured by Bassey's Nigerian teammate Alex Iwobi.
This comes after a viral video of Bassey helping Fulham teammate Emile Smith Rowe for jollof rice ahead of the Liverpool clash.
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