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Osimhen Names Bassey, Romero Among Career’s Toughest Opponents to Face

Osimhen Names Bassey, Romero Among Career’s Toughest Opponents to Face

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has named fellow Nigerian defender Calvin Bassey and Tottenham Hotspur's Cristian Romero among the toughest defenders he has faced in his career.

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Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has identified fellow Nigerian defender Calvin Bassey and Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero among the toughest defenders he has come up against in his career, citing their skills and physicality as major challenges.

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