February 24, 2026

AFCON 2023: Bassey Makes Round Of 16 Best X1

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By Sportsgister

Nigeria defender, Calvin Bassey has been named in the Best X1 for the Round of 16 of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

 

Bassey is the only Nigerian player in the squad compiled by

authoritative statistics website, Whoscored.com

 

The former Ajax player starred in Super Eagles’ impressive 2-0 victory over the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon last weekend.

 

The Fulham star assisted Ademola Lookman for Nigeria’s second goal of the game.

 

 

Bassey made four tackles, one interception and won four aerial duels in the game

 

The versatile defender also completed four long passes.

 

The 24-year-old has made four appearances for Nigeria at the 2023 AFCON finals.

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