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Bassey Withdraws As Nigeria Face Injury-Stricken Eagle Ahead Turkey International Friendlies

Bassey Withdraws As Nigeria Face Injury-Stricken Eagle Ahead Turkey International Friendlies

Nigeria defender Calvin Bassey has withdrawn from the team for upcoming friendlies against Iran and Jordan due to a back injury. The Super Eagles are set to train in Turkey ahead of their matches.

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Nigeria's Calvin Bassey has withdrawn from the squad for upcoming international friendlies against Iran and Jordan due to a back injury as the team trains in Turkey. The exact nature of his injury is not disclosed. No replacement player has been named to fill the vacant spot in the defense. The Super Eagles are set to face Iran on March 24 and Jordan on March 27.

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