Nigerians dub Bassey 'Minister of Defence'

Nigerians dub Bassey 'Minister of Defence'

Super Eagles defender, Calvin Bassey has earned himself a rear nickname as Nigerians appreciate his contributions to the outings of the national team in Morocco.

Already in line for a place in the 2025 AFCON Team of the Tournament, Bassey is seen by Nigerians as the Player of the Tournament.

It started with the Super Eagles Supporters Club hailing his performance on their X handle and that was followed by hordes of Nigerians to rain praises on the Fulham of England defender.

The post from Nigeria's Super Eagles Supporters Club hails Fulham defender Calvin Bassey as the standout Nigerian performer at AFCON 2025, crediting his rock-solid defending for the team's clean sheet in the 0-0 semi-final draw against Morocco before a penalty shoot-out loss.

Bassey's tournament-wide consistency—featuring in every match with unwavering commitment—earned widespread fan acclaim, positioning him as Africa's top centre-back and a beacon of pride amid national disappointment.

By dubbing him the "Minister of Defence," the club signals optimism for his career, urging elite European sides to pursue the 25-year-old, whose displays could catalyse a high-profile transfer.

Hardly had the message dropped on their X account, not less than 1000 views and likes with emojis followed to acknowledge the supporters' submission.