Super Eagles face injury setback as Bassey exits camp
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Calvin Bassey withdrew from the Nigerian Super Eagles camp due to injury ahead of friendlies against Iran and Jordan. The team has a full 22-man squad with Wilfred Ndidi joining to complete preparations. Bassey's absence reduces defensive options for the upcoming matches.
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- •Calvin Bassey withdrew from the Super Eagles squad on March 25, 2026, due to injury.
- •Wilfred Ndidi joined the Super Eagles camp on March 25, 2026, completing the 22-man squad.
- •The Super Eagles are preparing for international friendlies against Iran and Jordan.
- •The injury to Bassey was confirmed before the team’s training sessions on March 25, 2026.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the Super Eagles replace Calvin Bassey with another defender the team may maintain defensive strength for the friendlies against Iran and Jordan.
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AFRICAThisDay (Nigeria)Injury Knocks out Calvin Bassey as Super Eagles Camp Bubbles with Full HouseAFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)Full list: Ndidi completes Eagles camp as 22 players trainAFRICAPunch (Nigeria)Ndidi joins Super Eagles, completes 22-Man squad for Iran, Jordan friendliesAFRICAPunch (Nigeria)Bassey withdraws from Super Eagles friendlies over injury