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Nigerian Defence Stars Struggle as Bassey Withdraws from Friendlies Due to Injury'

Nigerian Defence Stars Struggle as Bassey Withdraws from Friendlies Due to Injury'

Nigeria defender Calvin Bassey has withdrawn from his squad for upcoming international friendlies against Iran and Jordan due to a back injury. The Super Eagles regroup in Turkey ahead of the matches.

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Nigeria defender Calvin Bassey has withdrawn from the squad for upcoming international friendlies against Iran and Jordan due to a back injury. The move comes as the Super Eagles regroup in Turkey before their matches. Details on Bassey's condition are not yet available. The team will now have to adapt without its key player ahead of the friendly matches.

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