Bassey withdraws from Super Eagles friendlies over injury

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Calvin Bassey has withdrawn from the Super Eagles squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Iran and Jordan due to a back injury.

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The Super Eagles confirmed this in a statement on Wednesday, saying, “Calvin Bassey has withdrawn from the Nigeria national football team squad for the upcoming friendlies against Iran and Jordan due to a back injury. Wishing you a speedy recovery, CB.”

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Bassey, who primarily plays as a centre-back, will miss both matches as the team continues preparations in Turkey.

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The Super Eagles camp in Antalya had swelled to 21 players ahead of the friendlies.

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PUNCH Online reported that six additional players arrived on Wednesday morning, boosting the squad after an initial wave of early arrivals on Tuesday.

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Early arrivals include Fisayo Bashiru, Alex Iwobi, Emmanuel Oluwasegun, Yira Sor, Paul Onuachu and Philip Otele.

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Others are Semi Ajayi, Moses Simon, Francis Uzoho, Bruno Onyemaechi and Bright Osayi-Samuel.

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Also in camp are Frank Onyeka, Adebayo Adeleye, Ademola Lookman, Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke.

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Raphael Onyedika, Igoh Ogbu, Maduka Okoye, Samuel Chukwueze and Zaidu Sanusi complete the 21-man list in camp.

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The matches were moved from Amman to Antalya due to security concerns in the Middle East.

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Nigeria will face Iran on Friday before taking on Jordan on March 31 in Antalya.

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