He was first invited under Gernot Rohr but never got a chance to play under the Franco-German
Calvin Bassey has said it was surprising to him when he got his first invitation to the national team as he was shocked to hear it.
“I was shocked, I couldn’t believe it.
“I just felt so privileged and blessed. I thank God every day because God is our strength. So I just feel blessed and privileged to be here and to represent my great nation.
“Playing for Nigeria, I don’t think I can put into words. We have over 200 million people behind our back every time we go on to the…
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